Gifford Woods State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 41 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 775-5354
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Black bears are active in Gifford Woods State Park. To help keep bears and people safe,…Black bears are active in Gifford Woods State Park. To help keep bears and people safe, please store all food and coolers in a locked vehicle or in… (more)
Black bears are active in Gifford Woods State Park. To help keep bears and people safe, please store all food and coolers in a locked vehicle or in one of the park’s food storage lockers. Throw away trash, recycling, and food scraps in the bear-proof bins provided at central disposal areas.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Rutland County, about 10 miles northeast of Rutland, Gifford Woods State Park covers about 40 acres.
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 41 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 10am - official sunset | ||
Official wording
10am - official sunset
Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through the third Weekend in October.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Per person day-use admission: Adult (14+) $5, Child (4-13) $2; no resident/non-resident difference except the Green Mountain Passport for VT residents 62+/veterans. Undeveloped park lands charge no fees.
Statewide fee rule from Vermont's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Vermont park passes
- Individual Season Pass — $40. Unlimited day-use entry to any park for one individual. Non-transferable. Details
- Vehicle Season Pass — $105. Unlimited day-use entry for up to 8 people in one vehicle; second vehicle pass $65. Details
- Organization Vehicle Pass — $180. Unlimited day-use for up to 17 people in one vehicle. Details
- Day-use punch card — $40. One punch provides day-use entry for one person. Never expires. Details
- Green Mountain Passport — $2. Lifetime free day-use entry for Vermont residents 62+ or honorably discharged veterans; sold at town clerk offices. Details
From the Vermont state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Vermont State Parks reservation website (vtstateparks-visit.com, Aspira/ReserveAmerica platform)
- Phone
- 1-888-409-7579
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are permitted throughout the park and in the Moose, Coyote, and Whitetail cabins. Please clean up after your pets.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gifford Woods State Park campground Dump station | 41 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
22 tent/RV sites, 19 lean-to sites
Camping: There are 22 tent/RV sites, 19 lean-tos, 4 cabins, and 4 Appalachian Trail hiker campsites available to rent.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cabin: 4 units
4 cabins available to rent
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: The Kent Brook Trail is a 1.1 mile loop. There is also easy access to the Appalachian Trail.
Fishing
Fishing: Kent Pond across the road from the park offers fishing opportunities.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 34 Gifford Woods Rd.
Killington, VT 05751 - Nearest town
- Rutland — about 10 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.6762, -72.8114
- Phone
- (802) 775-5354
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From the junctions of U.S. 4 and Hwy 100: Go a half mile north on Hwy 100
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Vermont State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Park Finder (one .parkInfo block per developed park) + Other State Park Lands list; coordinates/campsite counts from ANR Open Data ArcGIS 'Vermont State Parks' layer and 'ANR Unit Points'
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology