Lake Carmi State Park
Notice: Please note that there is a road closure on Rt. 236/State Park Road north of the park e… — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 172 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 933-8383
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Please note that there is a road closure on Rt. 236/State Park Road north of the park e…Please note that there is a road closure on Rt. 236/State Park Road north of the park entrance. Visitors traveling to the park from Rt. 105 are not… (more)
Please note that there is a road closure on Rt. 236/State Park Road north of the park entrance. Visitors traveling to the park from Rt. 105 are not impacted by this closure and should proceed to the park on Rt. 236 as usual. Visitors arriving from north of Lake Carmi should follow posted detour signs.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Lake Carmi State Park is a park in Franklin County, about 15 miles northeast of St. Albans.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 172 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers. Roofed lodging includes 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
Third weekend in May through the second weekend in September.
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: designated swimming areas but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park and inside cabins.
Pets are not permitted in designated swimming areas but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park and inside 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Carmi State Park campground Dump station | 172 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
138 tent/RV sites, 35 lean-to sites Camping: 138 tent/RV sites and 35 lean-to's make this the largest campground in the state. There are also 2 cabins 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: 2 units
2 cabins available to rent
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: There are some easy walking trails through the park.
Swimming
Swimming: There are swimming areas with sandy beaches in both camping areas. There is also a day use beach with a designated swimming area.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. There is a boat launch. The park does rent kayaks.
Fishing
Fishing: Perch, walleye and pike are among some of the fish swimming in Lake Carmi.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Boat ramp
- 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
- 460 Marsh Farm Rd.
Enosburg Falls, VT 05450 - Nearest town
- St. Albans — about 15 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.9566, -72.8704
- Phone
- (802) 933-8383
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Enosburg Falls: Go 3 miles west on Hwy 105, then 3 miles north on VT 236.
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