Townshend State Park

Townshend State Park is a campground spread across roughly 18 acres at the foot of Bald Mountain, surrounded by mixed forest and crisscrossed with several trails through the woods. The property holds 30 tent sites and 4 lean-to shelters alongside basic facilities like restrooms and coin showers for visitors.

The park was founded in 1927 during the Great Depression as a project of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a federal program that gave work to young men across the nation. This Depression-era construction shaped the park's layout and the trails visitors use today.

The park draws visitors who value simple outdoor camping and sleeping under the trees in the traditional Vermont style. The mix of tent sites and lean-to shelters shows how people in this region have always preferred to experience nature on its own terms.

You reach the park by driving Town Highway 4, a gravel road running beside the West River and easy to find by car. Bear in mind the place fills up during summer months, and the trails can be muddy or harder to walk after rain.

The main trail climbs steeply from the campground up the north slope of Bald Mountain, passing through rock chutes, small waterfalls, and natural pools formed in the stone. This single path changes what visitors experience, transforming a quiet campsite into an adventure for those willing to hike.

Location: Townshend

Inception: 1927

Website: https://vtstateparks.com/townshend.html

GPS coordinates: 43.04090,-72.69240

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03