 Ricker Pond
State Park
18 Ricker Pond Camp Ground Rd
Groton, Vermont 05046Park Phone: 802-584-3821
Nestled in Groton State Forest, Ricker Pond State
Park sits below the hustle and bustle of Lake Groton. The park has a quiet
atmosphere where loons call nightly and many of the sites overlook the water.
The pond is perfect to paddle around and can be accessed by a boat launch and a
campers beach. Canoe and kayak rentals are available.
The Groton State Forest offers many recreational opportunties with five state
parks, several lakes, mountains and picnic areas, numerous trails and a Nature
Center. The Cross Vermont Trail is a favorite for biking, hiking and horseback
riding in the summer and snowmobiling and cross country skiing in the winter.
Facilities:
The campground has 27 tent/trailer sites, 23 lean-tos, 5 cabins and a
waterfront rental cottage that comfortably sleeps up to 5 and comes with a
canoe. Two of the three rest rooms include hot showers ($). A sanitary dump
station is available, but no hookups. There is a swimming beach, boat launch,
shelter, and access to miles of hiking trails.
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