Jamaica State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 59 campsites
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 874-4600
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert The weight limit on the Depot Street Bridge leading into the park has a weight limit of…The weight limit on the Depot Street Bridge leading into the park has a weight limit of 8 tons with no exceptions. Please be sure the total weight of… (more)
The weight limit on the Depot Street Bridge leading into the park has a weight limit of 8 tons with no exceptions. Please be sure the total weight of your vehicle and RV does not exceed the limit.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert The West River Trail is open to public use. While the trail is passable, visitors are u…The West River Trail is open to public use. While the trail is passable, visitors are urged to be aware of their surroundings: the slope is still… (more)
The West River Trail is open to public use. While the trail is passable, visitors are urged to be aware of their surroundings: the slope is still adjusting, and conditions may change, especially during or after heavy rain.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Jamaica State Park is a park in Windham County, about 26 miles northwest of Keene.
Things to do include swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 59 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
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
Third weekend in May 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: the salmon hole swimming area.
Pets are permitted throughout the park but are not allowed at the Salmon Hole swimming area. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica State Park campground Dump station | 59 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
41 tent/RV sites, 18 lean-to sites
Camping: There are 41 tent/RV sites and 18 lean-to sites at the park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingSwimmingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: Over 5 miles of maintained hiking trails.
Swimming
Swimming: There is swimming at the Salmon Hole in the West River.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats and rafts are welcome, though there is no boat launch at the park.
Fishing
Fishing: The West River is home to trout and small mouth bass.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ 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
- 48 Salmon Hole Lane
Jamaica, VT 05343 - Nearest town
- Keene — about 26 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.1055, -72.7728
- Phone
- (802) 874-4600
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Jamaica: Go 1/2 mile east on Depot St. The weight limit for the town's bridge leading into the park has been downgraded to 8 tons. Be sure to check the weight of your RV or trailer unit!
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