Half Moon Pond State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 63 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 273-2848
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Half Moon Pond State Park is a park in Rutland County, about 14 miles northwest of Rutland.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 63 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers). There are also cabins for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through the second Monday 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, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: most cabins or in the cottage.
Pets are permitted throughout the park, but are not permitted in most cabins or in the cottage. At this time, only the Dragonfly cabin is pet-friendly. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Moon Pond State Park campground Dump station | 63 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
52 tent/RV sites, 11 lean-to sites
Camping: There are 52 tent/RV sites and 11 lean-to's for campers. There are also 5 cabins and 1 cottage 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: 5 units
- cottage: 1 unit
5 cabins and 1 cottage available to rent
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
Hiking: The park has a vast trail system, offering hikes for all ages and abilities.
Swimming
Swimming: There are two small, sandy beaches great for sunbathing and swimming.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. Boats are not for rent from the park.
Stand-up Paddle Boarding: SUP's are available to rent.
Fishing
Fishing: Lots of great fishing opportunities on Half Moon Pond.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Playground
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
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
- 1621 Black Pond Rd
Hubbardton, VT 05743 - Nearest town
- Rutland — about 14 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.6989, -73.2222
- Phone
- (802) 273-2848
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From West, East and South: Take US-4 to exit 4 VT-30 N, Take VT-30 N 7 miles, turn Left on Hortonia Rd., in 1.7 miles turn left on Black Pond Rd., Park is on left in 2.1 miles. From North: Take US-7 South to VT-30 in Middlebury. Follow VT-30 S for 21.8 miles, turn right onto Hortonia Rd. In 1.7 miles turn left onto Black Pond Rd. Park is on left at 2.1 miles.
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