Silver Lake State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 46 campsites
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 234-9451
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Silver Lake State Park is a park in Windsor County, about 19 miles west of Lebanon.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 46 campsites (tent sites and showers).
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 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, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the sandy beach or designated swimming area but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park.
Pets are not permitted on the sandy beach or designated swimming area but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake State Park campground Dump station | 46 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
39 tent/RV sites, 7 lean-to sites Camping: There are 39 tent/RV sites and 7 lean-to sites available to campers.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Swimming
Swimming: There is a large, sandy beach available to day-use visitors and campers alike.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at the park. Kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and row boats are available to rent through the park office. Stand-up Paddle Boarding: SUP's are available to rent through the park.
Fishing
Fishing: Perch, pike, large mouth bass, and bullhead can be found in the waters of Silver Lake.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
✓ 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
- 20 State Park Beach Rd
Barnard, VT 05031 - Nearest town
- Lebanon — about 19 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.7314, -72.6163
- Phone
- (802) 234-9451
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From I-89, Exit 3: Travel west on VT 107 for 2.6 miles; turn left onto VT 107 West / VT 12 South and travel for .4 miles; make slight left onto North Rd. and travel for 6.7 miles; park entrance is on left. From the West (VT 107 West/VT 12 South split): Turn left onto VT 12 North, travel for 6 miles; turn left onto North Rd. in Barnard Village and travel for .2 miles; park entrance is on the right.
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