Townshend Lake Recreation Area

an Army Corps of Engineers recreation site

3845 VT Rt 30
Townshend, VT 05353

Phone: 802-365-7703
Fax: 802-365-9349
www.nae.usace.army.mil/recreati/tsl/tlhome.htm

Open:
Daily 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. from the third Saturday in May through the Sunday after Labor Day in September.

Shaded picnic areas overlook the swimming and play areas. Picnic tables, grills, drinking fountains, horseshoe pits, volleyball set-ups, grassy play areas, and three modern restrooms are provided for the enjoyment of our visitors. Family reunions and special get-togethers can be enjoyed here at any of the three convenient picnic shelters with large grills. Shelter reservations are required, and a small fee is charged. Pets are not allowed in the recreation area.

Below the picnic area, the long, sandy beach is great for sunbathing, and the swimming area is shallow enough for children yet deep enough for those wanting to swim laps. Near the beach area is a large field for disk flying, ball games, and other field sports.

During the summer, Park Rangers are available to help visitors and to answer questions. During the winter, visitors can enjoy cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

A boat ramp is available for those wishing to launch their watercraft (10 horsepower limit). Hunting and fishing are allowed throughout the reservoir in accordance with Federal and Vermont Fish and Wildlife laws and regulations.

Posting # 1687 Expires: January 1, 2015