Wilgus State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- 24 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 674-5422
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 97 acres, Wilgus State Park lies in Windsor County, about 4 miles west of Claremont.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 10am - official sunset | ||
Official wording
10am - official sunset
Second weekend in May 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
Pets are permitted throughout the park and are permitted in the Mink, Osprey, and Otter cabins. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilgus State Park campground Dump station; Group camping | 24 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
15 tent/RV sites, and 6 lean-to sites 3 lean-tos around one fire pit Camping: There are 15 tent/RV sites, 9 lean-to sites, and 4 cabins at the park. Three lean-to's are reserved for group use.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cabin: 4 units
4 cabins available to rent
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: The Pinnacle Trail is a 1 mile loop to an elevation of 628 feet.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome. The park also rents kayaks and canoes. Additionally, Great River Outfitters run CT River canoe and kayak trips from the park.
Fishing
Fishing: Trout, bullhead and panfish are among some of the species anglers can find in the Connecticut River.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
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
- 3985 Route 5
Weathersfield, VT 05156 - Nearest town
- Claremont — about 4 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.3899, -72.4066
- Phone
- (802) 674-5422
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From I-91 (Exit #8): Go 1.5 miles south on U.S. 5.
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'
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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