Townshend Lake Recreation Area
Townshend Lake Recreation Area is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Vermont. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Vermont
- Coordinates
- 43.05889, -72.70651
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Canoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Picnicking, Sledding, Snowmobile, Snowmobile Trails
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 802-365-7703
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Townshend Lake Recreation Area
Overview Townshend Lake is a flood control project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving communities within the West River Valley, and those downstream. In addition to protection from floods, the lake provides many recreational opportunities, including picnicking, hiking, and fishing. Recreation Townshend Lake offers ample recreation opportunities. A boat ramp provides access for canoeing, kayaking and small motor boats (10hp or less). The lake is stocked once a year with Rainbow Trout for the enjoyment of anglers. The three group shelters are surrounded by many individual picnic tables with charcoal grills for smaller groups to enjoy. The Ledges Overlook Trail offers stunning views of the Green Mountains along the 1.7 mile loop, with Townshend Lake Nature Area a short drive north up Route 30 offering access to the West River Trail. Facilities Within the Townshend Lake Recreation Area, three large picnic shelters are available for reservation, each equipped with electrical hookups to better accommodate your events. Individual picnic sites can be found throughout the park, providing a resting place for those who wish to enjoy all that the park has to offer, including playgrounds, volleyball courts, horse shoe pits, scenic views, and hiking trails. Restrooms within the Day Use area provide flush toilets and potable water during the recreation season. Natural Features The recreation area sits in the West River Valley behind the Townshend Dam on the shores
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Dead River Company · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winhall Brook Campground | Private campground | 8.5 mi | — | — |
| Winhall Brook Camping Area | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 8.9 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Grout Pond Recreation Area | Private campground | 12 mi | — | — |
| KOA - Brattleboro Northampton | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Grout Pond Campground | National forest campground | 13 mi | — | No hookups |
| Grout Pond | National forest campground | 13 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.