Little River State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 91 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 244-7103
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert The maximum stay at prime sites is 14 days.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert There is no defined time period set for the reservoir draw down tied to the Waterbury D…There is no defined time period set for the reservoir draw down tied to the Waterbury Dam Spillway Project. Current timeline places drawdown starting… (more)
There is no defined time period set for the reservoir draw down tied to the Waterbury Dam Spillway Project. Current timeline places drawdown starting no earlier than 2028, with additional timing details to be confirmed as the project progresses.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Little River State Park is a park in Washington County, about 13 miles northwest of Montpelier.
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 91 campsites, including 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 | Third weekend in May through the Third weekend in October. As of Monday, September 7, the B-side is closed. | ||
Official wording
Third weekend in May through the Third weekend in October. As of Monday, September 7, the B-side is closed.
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: beaches.
Pets are not permitted on beaches, in designated swim areas or in most cabins. Pets are allowed elsewhere throughout the park. Pets can swim at the boat launch area in section A. Please clean up after your pets. At this time, only the Bear cabin is pet-friendly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little River State Park campground Dump station | 91 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
70 tent/RV sites, 20 lean-to sites
Camping: Developed campground with 81 tent-sites, 20 lean-to sites, and 5 cabins. There are also 27 remote campsites along the Waterbury Reservoir shoreline that are only accessible by boat. For remote campsites along the reservoir, visit the Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites page.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cabin: 5 units
5 cabins available to rent
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback ridingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
Hiking: Miles of hiking trails are available at the park.
Swimming
Swimming: Multiple swimming areas for campers. Day users can swim at nearby Waterbury Center State Park.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park and there is a motor boat launch. The park also has canoes, kayaks, and row boats for rent.
Fishing
Fishing: Waterbury Reservoir has rainbow trout, brown trout, perch, small-mouth bass, bullhead and panfish.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Playground
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
- 3444 Little River Rd., Waterbury, Vermont 05676
Waterbury, VT 05676 - Nearest town
- Montpelier — about 13 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.3899, -72.7673
- Phone
- (802) 244-7103
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From the junction of VT Route 100 and US Route 2: West on U.S. 2, then 3-1/2 mi. north on Little River Rd. Located 30 miles south of Burlington just off I-89.
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