Kill Kare State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 524-6021
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert The Island Runner Ferry has resumed normal service.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Kill Kare State Park is a park in Franklin County, about 5 miles southwest of St. Albans.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 8am - official sunset | ||
Official wording
8am - official sunset
Friday of Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
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 at this park. Please pick up after your pet.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
BoatingFishingSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Swimming
Swimming: The south-facing swimming area has a mostly sandy bottom.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. There is a boat launch and kayaks, canoes and a row boat are available to rent. There is also a ferry dock for the Island Runner Ferry, which takes visitors to Burton Island Marina.
Fishing
Fishing: Lots of great fishing in Lake Champlain.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Day use ADA accessibility: Full
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 2714 Hathaway Point Rd
St. Albans, VT 05481 - Nearest town
- St. Albans — about 5 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.7790, -73.1814
- Phone
- (802) 524-6021
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From St. Albans Bay: Go W 4.5 mi. on VT 36, then 3.5 mi on Town Road.
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