Stillwater State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 77 campsites
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 584-3822
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Due to parking constraints the boat launch is for registered campers only.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 57 acres, Stillwater State Park lies in Caledonia County, about 13 miles northeast of Barre.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. The official site lists about 17 miles of trails. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 77 campsites (RV sites, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Third weekend in May to Monday, September 14.
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 designated swimming area or at the beach.
Pets are not permitted at the designated swimming area or at the beach. Pets are allowed elsewhere throughout 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater State Park campground Dump station | 77 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
56 tent/RV sites, 19 lean-to sites
Camping: There are 59 tent/RV sites and 19 lean-to sites at the park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingRanger and interpretive programsSwimmingCanoeing and kayaking
Trails
Hiking: Miles of great hiking and walking trails in the Groton State Forest.
Swimming
Swimming: There is a sandy beach at the park with a designated swimming area.
Boating and paddling
Boating: There is a boat launch ramp at the park. The park does rent boats.
Fishing
Fishing: Perch, pickerel, bass and bullhead can be found in the waters of Lake Groton.
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
✓ 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
- 44 Stillwater Rd.
Groton, VT 05046 - Nearest town
- Barre — about 13 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.2799, -72.2743
- Phone
- (802) 584-3822
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Groton: Go 2 miles west on U.S. 302, then 6 miles northwest on Vt. 232, then .5 miles east on Boulder Beach Rd.
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