Brighton State Park, State park at Spectacle Pond, Vermont, US

Brighton State Park is a Vermont state park in Island Pond whose campground sits on the 102-acre Spectacle Pond, mostly undeveloped, with a day-use beach and bathhouse on 600-acre Island Pond half a mile away. It holds 61 tent/RV sites, 23 lean-tos and 5 cabins, and a 15-acre natural area of mature red pines uncommon in Vermont.

The nearby town of Island Pond was an important railroad junction center in the late 1800s with multiple rail lines serving international connections. This role significantly shaped the region's history and development.

Rangers at Brighton State Park run campfire programs, night hikes, amphibian explorations, and nature crafts and games for campers. A nature center at the campground supports these activities, which focus on the wildlife of the Spectacle Pond and Island Pond area.

The campground sits on Spectacle Pond, with a day-use beach and bathhouse half a mile away on Island Pond. Campers have flush toilets, hot showers and a dump station; the 61 tent/RV sites and 23 lean-tos sit among woods. A nature center and ranger programs run in season.

A beach wheelchair is available at no charge to visitors, allowing access to water areas. This accessible feature demonstrates that the park welcomes visitors with different mobility needs.