Kettle 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
- 34 campsites
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 426-3042
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure The group campsites and Remote Site 13 will open later than usual due to maintenance. T…The group campsites and Remote Site 13 will open later than usual due to maintenance. These will be closed until July 1, 2027. The day‑use area and… (more)
The group campsites and Remote Site 13 will open later than usual due to maintenance. These will be closed until July 1, 2027. The day‑use area and other remote campsites will remain open for visitors.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Kettle Pond State Park is a park in Caledonia County, about 12 miles northeast of Barre.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. The official site lists about 17 miles of trails. For overnight stays there are 34 campsites (tent sites).
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 beach but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park.
Pets are not permitted on the beach but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Pond State Park campground Group camping | 34 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect) | — |
Camping details from the park
26 lean-to sites for group camping.
7 remote lean-to's, 1 remote tent site.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
Hiking: In addition to the Kettle Pond Trail, Groton State Forest offers over 17 miles of hiking trails.
Swimming
Swimming: : There is a camper’s beach at Kettle Pond with excellent swimming. Additionally, campers and day users can swim at Boulder Beach State Park.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. There are also 4 canoes available to rent at New Discovery State Park.
Fishing
Fishing: Rainbow trout, perch and small mouth bass can be found in Kettle Pond.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Camping
- Tent 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
- 6993 State Forest Rd
Groton, VT 05046 - Nearest town
- Barre — about 12 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.2938, -72.3068
- Phone
- (802) 426-3042
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Groton: Go 2 miles west on U.S. 302, then 7.5 miles NW on VT 232.
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