Poultney; Rutland County 128 Acres
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General Description:
Lake St. Catherine State Park is a popular camping and swimming location in the Town of Poultney in southwestern Vermont. This 128 acre state park has 3,000 feet of frontage on Lake St. Catherine.
Unique Features:
In 2013, 500 American chestnut seeds were planted in a field adjacent to the hiking trail in partnership with the American Chestnut Foundation. The planting is part of the Foundation’s breeding program to produce blight-resistant and locally adapted American chestnuts. The chestnut tree was once one of the most important trees in eastern forests. The chestnut blight, an Asiatic fungus that arrived in the US in 1904 has devastated the chestnut population.
Recreation Overview:
Trails at Lake St. Catherine State Park offer opportunities for park visitors to experience some of the forest and field habitat that surround the developed campground and day use areas. The Loop Trail leads hikers through the forest and to an overlook above the American chestnut plantation. The lower trail begins at the day use area, crosses the stream and leads hikers through the meadow filled with apple trees, wildflowers and birds. This section of trail is accessible. The nearby D&H Rail Trail is a great multi-trail.
- Lake St. Catherine State Park Interactive Campground Map and Guide
- D & H Rail Trail Guide
- Information on hunting, fishing and trapping in Vermont
- Using State Lands for Recreation
- FPR Recreation Activities
Planning Overview:
The long-range management plan for Lake St. Catherine State Park was developed in 1984.
The planning process for the Lake St. Catherine State Park Campground Expansion Plan is underway.
There is an opportunity to provide more camping sites at the park to support new recreational activities including a disc golf course and mountain bike trail access. The drafted plan proposes a new camping loop, which provides the opportunity for new services like hookups for waste, electric, and water. The public is invited to comment on a draft proposal for a new camping loop at Lake St. Catherine State Park.
Draft Campground Expansion Plan:
- Lake St. Catherine Loop Expansion DRAFT Campground View
- Lake St. Catherine Loop Expansion DRAFT Overview
- Lake St. Catherine Loop Expansion DRAFT Overview
Public Informational Meeting Information:
A Public Informational Meeting was held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 5:30-7 pm at Lake St. Catherine State Park Nature Center, 3034 VT Rte. 30, Poultney, VT 05764.
View the Lake St. Catherine Loop Expansion Proposal Presentation.
Response to Public Comments:
The public comment period was open from August 15 – September 12, 2024.
View the Lake St. Catherine Loop Expansion Proposal - Response to Public Comment.
For more information about the Lake St. Catherine State Park Campground Expansion Plan, email rick.hedding@vermont.gov.