State Park · Vermont

Lake Shaftsbury State Park

Lake Shaftsbury State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in Vermont. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: Bennington County, Vermont
Nearest town: 3.9 miles south of Arlington
Type: State Park

About Lake Shaftsbury State Park

Eighty-four acres of land surround the lake at the center of this park in Shaftsbury. The water itself, Lake Shaftsbury, gives the park its name and forms the main feature within its boundaries. The acreage marks the total protected area, giving a sense of scale to what the park encompasses.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Lake Shaftsbury State Park is in Bennington County, Vermont, 3.9 miles south of Arlington. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.