Lake St. Catherine State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 61 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 287-9158
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake St. Catherine State Park is a park in Rutland County, about 14 miles southwest of Rutland.
The park supports golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 61 campsites, with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 10am - official sunset | ||
Official wording
10am - official sunset
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: sandy beaches or in designated swimming areas but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park including the grassy area around the campers' beach.
Pets are not permitted on sandy beaches or in designated swimming areas but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park including the grassy area around the campers' beach. 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 St. Catherine State Park campground Dump station | 61 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
50 tent/RV sites, 11 lean-to sites
Camping: There are 50 tent/RV sites and 11 lean-to sites at the park. There is also 1 cabin available to rent.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
1 cabin available to rent
Things to do
BikingGolfDisc golfBoatingCampingFishingHikingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: There is a universally accessible nature trail leads to great views.
Swimming
Swimming: There is a beautiful sandy beach with a designated swimming area.
Boating and paddling
Boating: There is a boat launch at the park and canoes, kayaks and pedal boats are available to rent.
Fishing
Fishing: Panfish, largemouth and smallmouth bass, rainbow and brown trout, yellow perch and northern pike can all be found in the lake’s cool waters.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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
- 3034 VT Rte. 30
Poultney, VT 05764 - Nearest town
- Rutland — about 14 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.4807, -73.2023
- Phone
- (802) 287-9158
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Poultney: Go 3 miles south on Hwy. 30.
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