The Bomoseen State Park
Welcome to Bomoseen State Park. The 3,576-acre park is located in the Taconic Mountains on the shores of Lake Bomoseen, the largest lake entirely within Vermont’s borders. The Taconics are the slate-producing region of Vermont, and the area's history parallels the rise and fall of Vermont's slate industry. The park contains several quarry holes and their adjacent colorful slate rubble piles as reminders of this period. These quarries provided slate for the West Castleton Railroad and Slate Company, a complex of 60 to 70 buildings that stood between Glen Lake and Lake Bomoseen. Several slate buildings and foundations remain in the park. A self-guided Slate History Trail leads hikers through remnants of this bygone era.
Facilities / Amenities:
First opened to the public in 1960, the park boundaries encompass more than 2,000 acres surrounding nearby Glen Lake and forested land comprising the camping area that is Half Moon State Park. Several hiking trails, including one to Half Moon, provide great hiking and wildlife-viewing opportunities. Boating, fishing and swimming are popular in Lake Bomoseen and nearby Glen Lake.
The campground contains 55 tent/RV sites and 10 lean-tos. Some sites are wooded and some are grassy and open, while others are located along the lakeshore. There are restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated hot showers. There is also an RV sanitary station located at the park.
The park has a beach for swimming and a picnic area. A snack bar concession stand and boat rentals (canoe, kayak, row, and pedal) are available at the beach. Several hiking trails, including one to Half Moon Pond State Park, provide great hiking opportunities. There is fishing in Lake Bomoseen, as well as in nearby Glen Lake.
The park also has a picnic pavilion that is available to rent. This open pavilion seats up to 100 people and has electricity, grills and picnic tables. The pavilion is universally accessible. Restrooms are nearby.
Activities
Camping: Bomoseen State Park has 55 tent/RV sites and 10 lean-to sites.
Hiking: Several hiking trails, including one to Half Moon Pond State Park.
Swimming: Bomoseen has a sandy beach for swimming and a snack bar.
Boating: There is a boat launch at the park and boats are welcome. Boats are also available to rent (kayaks, canoes, pedal boats and row boats).
Fishing: Lake Bomoseen offers great fishing opportunities. Trout, perch and bass are among some of the species that can be found. This park also participates in the Reel Fun Program.
Picnicking: Plenty of good picnicking opportunities at this park. Bomoseen also has a picnic pavilion available for rent.
Nature Programs: This park offers nature programs.
Volleyball: There is a volleyball net in the day use field.
