 Kettle Pond
State Park
4239 VT Rt 232
Marshfield, Vermont 05658Park Phone: 802-426-3042
As early as 1704 Native Americans and the French were using routes through
Groton to reach Canada and Massachusetts. Colonists settled this area of
Vermont slightly earlier than the rest of the state due to the accessibility the
network of waterways provided.
The rocky, tree covered hillsides were originally covered by white pine,
spruce, hemlock, beech, maple and birch. They were logged by local farmers for
lumber, fuel and potash. The logging industry was large scale for almost 100
years while the railroad was operating. Today, logging is still a vital
industry in the area, but has lost some of its dominance in favor of modern
society's leisure time movement: private cottages and seasonal homes, park
development and a variety of outdoor recreation activities.
Groton State Forest, with over 26,000 acres, is the second largest
landholding operated by the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation.
Facilities:
The campground is located on the shores of Kettle Pond, an undeveloped pond.
There are 26 lean-to's arranged into five separate groups designed to
accommodate a variety of different organizations such as scouts, churches, clubs
or other social institutions. There are two composting toilets, two double pit
toilets and a hand pump well for drinking water. There is a swimming area and
miles of hiking and multiple use trails in Groton State Forest. Six remote
campsites/lean-to's on the pond are also available.
For group or remote site reservations please call our Reservation Call Center
at 1-888-409-7579 Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.
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