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 Townshend
State Park
2755 State Forest Rd
Townshend, Vermont 05353Park Phone: 802-365-7500
Townshend State Park is located at the foot of Bald Mountain on a bend of the
West River. There is a view of Rattlesnake Mountain to the north from the
ranger's quarters.
A hiking trail leads to the summit of the mountain, a vertical climb of 1,100
feet from the campground. Geological features along the trail include
waterfalls, chutes, and pools. From the top of the mountain, vistas provide
views to the north, south, and east.
During the depression, a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was based in the
campground, which was part of a federal work program for the unemployed. The CCC
laid out a large camping area and picnic area and constructed a stone house and
steel fire tower. The house was built from stone quarried in the forest. Several
handcrafted stone arch bridges, the work of local masons, can also be seen in
the Townshend area.
The park is mainly a camp area of approximately 41 acres included in the
856-acre Townshend State Forest. To the south of the camp area is Bald Mountain
which rises to an elevation of 1,680 feet. Down the state park road to the north
is the Townshend Dam Recreation Area managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
This provides swimming and other day use activities for visitors in the area.
The campground, situated in a wooded area, has 30 tent/trailer sites and 4
lean-to sites. There are two bathrooms, one of which has showers ($). A picnic
shelter with a fireplace and three tables is attached to the ranger's quarters.
There is a trail to the top of Bald Mountain for day hiking. Note: Due to the
parks physical layout, there is a limit of 6 people per site and only one (1)
vehicle per site.
Area Attractions:
Townshend - East Hill Bison Farm, Army Corps. of Engineers Recreation Area,
Scott Covered Bridge, Antique Shops; Bromley - Summer Adventure Park, Weston -
Vermont Country Store and Weston Playhouse, Newfane - Flea Market (Sundays),
Windham Country Historical Museum, Manchester - Hildene, home of Robert Todd
LincolnBrattleboro - Museum & Art Center, Retreat Petting Farm |
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