Lake Willoughby

Lake Willoughby is a glacial lake situated between Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor, creating a deep valley formation called Willoughby Gap. The water body stretches approximately five miles through this landscape in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom.

Steamboats operated on the lake starting in the late 1800s, providing people with transportation and recreational opportunities. This era came to an end in the early 1900s when motorized vessels replaced them.

Devil's Rock on the Mount Pisgah side serves as a recognizable diving spot where people gather. The painted image on the rock has made it a landmark that marks a specific part of the shoreline for visitors.

The lake has two public beaches where visitors can swim and enjoy the water. The north shore is near the outlet, while the south shore offers a different experience and attracts different types of visitors.

The lake reaches depths of around 100 meters, making it Vermont's deepest body of water and one of the most substantial in New England. This depth creates special conditions for diving that set it apart from most other lakes in the region.

Location: Westmore

Elevation above the sea: 356 m

GPS coordinates: 44.75194,-72.06278

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:04