Lake Shaftsbury State Park is on an 84-acre parcel surrounding the small but picturesque Lake Shaftsbury. The area operated as a private campground/cabin resort before it became a state park in 1974. It has become a popular park facility in southwestern Vermont.

Facilities / Amenities
Lake Shaftsbury cottage
The cottage is available to rent and sleeps 6
Lake Shaftsbury operates a group camping area with clusters of lean-to's and port-a-let facilities. Group camping is available throughout the year for scouts, church groups, and other organizations.

In addition to the group camping area, there is a fully furnished waterfront cottage with a deck and grill that comfortably sleeps six people.


Other day use ammenities and attractions include
restrooms with flush toilets and hot and cold running water
a developed, sandy beach
picnic and play areas
a snack bar and concession area
boat rentals
a nature trail leading around the lake
Lake Shaftsbury pavilion
The pavilion has grills and picnic tables
The park also has a picnic pavilion that can be rented. The pavilion seats up to 100 people and has electricity, grills, picnic tables, and a nearby restroom.