Woodford State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- 96 campsitesAlso cabins
- Official site
- vtstateparks.com(802) 447-7169
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 398 acres, Woodford State Park lies in Bennington County, about 15 miles north of North Adams.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 96 campsites, with 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 | 10am - official sunset | ||
Official wording
10am - official sunset
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: the sandy beach or in most cabins.
Pets are not permitted on the sandy beach or in most cabins, but are allowed elsewhere throughout the park including the campers' beach. At this time, only the Lady Slipper cabin is pet-friendly. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford State Park campground Dump station | 96 | None (ANR layer field TentRVnoElect)Showers | — |
Camping details from the park
76 tent/RV sites, 20 lean-to sites
Camping: There are 76 tent/RV sites and 20 lean-to sites at the park.
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
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: There are several hiking trails, including a 2.7 mile trail around the lake.
Swimming
Swimming: There is a small beach at the park with a designated swimming area.
Boating and paddling
Boating: Boats are welcome at this. Boats are available to rent from the park.
Stand-up Padding Boarding: SUP's are permitted at this park. Rentals are available.
Fishing
Fishing: Brook trout can be found in Adams Reservoir.
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
- 142 State Park Road
Bennington, VT 05201 - Nearest town
- North Adams — about 15 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.8909, -73.0375
- Phone
- (802) 447-7169
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
From Bennington: Go 10 miles east on Hwy 9.
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