Ricker 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
- 49 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 584-3821
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert The maximum stay at prime sites is 14 days.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Ricker Pond State Park is a park in Caledonia County, about 13 miles east of Barre.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Its trail network totals roughly 17 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 49 campsites (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
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: beaches.
Pets are not permitted on beaches, in most cabins or the cottages, but are allowed elsewhere in the park. At this time, only the Knox Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ricker Pond State Park campground Dump station | 49 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
26 tent/RV sites, 23 lean-to sites
Camping: There are 26 tent/RV sites and 23 lean-to sites available to rent at the park. There are also 5 cabins and 2 cottages.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cabin: 5 units
- cottage: 2 units
5 cabins, 2 cottages available to rent
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
Hiking: Groton State Forest contains over 17 miles of hiking trails.
Swimming
Swimming: Ricker Pond has great swimming for campers. There is a designated swimming area and a small, sandy beach.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. There is a boat launch. Boat launch access is limited to campers in park. There are boat rentals in the park.
Fishing
Fishing: Perch, pickerel and bullhead are among some of the species swimming in Ricker Pond.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
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
- 18 Ricker Pond Campground Rd.
Groton, VT 05046 - Nearest town
- Barre — about 13 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.2459, -72.2538
- Phone
- (802) 584-3821
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Groton: Go 2 miles west on U.S. 302, then 2.5 miles northwest 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