Button Bay State Park

Button Bay State Park is a 253-acre nature area along Lake Champlain that combines wooded sections, limestone cliffs, and shoreline beaches for visitors to explore. The landscape includes forest trails, rocky outcrops, and open water access.

The park was established in 1964 to preserve land along Lake Champlain, which held military and trading importance during the American Revolution era. The water route connected communities and served as a passage for both armies and commerce.

The nature center's programs help visitors discover how people connect with the lake and forest through guided activities and hands-on learning about local animals and habitats. These experiences show how the landscape shapes both wildlife and human life.

The park offers camping spots, shelters, and cabins with showers and restroom facilities spread throughout the grounds. Plan to visit during warmer months for swimming, and watch for slippery areas on the limestone formations after rain.

Button Point contains rare plants that grow only on the limestone rocks found here, making this spot botanically special within the region. These species thrive where calcium-rich stone creates specific growing conditions unavailable elsewhere.

Location: Ferrisburgh

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

GPS coordinates: 44.18300,-73.35040

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:07