All you need to know about the Killington, Rutland, Brandon, Poultney and Lakes Region of Vermont All content © The Mountain Times   2006

The Lakes Region Vermont's Crossroads' lakes have been a popular destination for vacationers and celebrities for well over a century. The Marx Brothers once owned an island at Lake Bomoseen and more recent area visitors include actor Tom Selleck and members of the rock band Phish as well as movie film crews. The appeal of the Lakes Region lies in the quiet enjoyment of dozens of small to mid-size lakes set in pristine mountain settings. It's not crowded in Vermont in the summer and you can often find a lake or pond almost to yourself if you want to just relax. If you prefer a more active spot, you can take a trip to Lake Dunmore's popular Branbury Beach State Park and lounge around the sandy beach. There's a large playground and picnic area, snack bar, boat rentals, bath houses with showers, plus a great state campground. There are similar facilities at Lake St. Catherine and Lake Bomoseen, plus numerous other beaches, campgrounds, boat and fishing access areas. Rental and equipment suppliers abound, including several scuba diving companies. You might consider renting a house for a week or more and really get to enjoy the fun of the region. There are numerous rental agents who offer a wide variety of lake side cottages with sizes and locations to meet every need and desire. Lie back and relax if you want..or rent a ski boat or personal watercraft and have some fun on the water. Whatever your needs, you'll never have a more satisfying summer vacation experience than you'll find in your favorite getaway state....Vermont! Beaches, State Parks & Private Campgrounds Beaches: - Branbury Beach Lake Dunmore, Brandon, (802) 247-5925 Campground, toilets, showers, picnic tables, fireplaces, snack bar - Crystal Town Beach Rte. 30, Lake Bomoseen, Bomoseen Public beach, picnic tables, fireplaces, toilets, playground. - Glen Lake Fair Haven. Although no actual beach, the lake is a favorite swimming hole for locals. The water is clean and refreshing. One can swim off the rocks near the lake's public boat launch. The boat launch is located on a dirt road, just past the state park. - Half Moon Pond Town Rd., Fair Haven. (802) 273-2848 Beach, picnic tables, toilets, fireplaces. - Lake St. Catherine Public Beach Located at the State Park, Poultney. Camps, Campgrounds, and Cabins Private Cottage Rentals: For lakes Dunmore, Bomoseen, and St. Catherine rentals may be obtained through local real estate agents: - Bird Real Estate (802) 265-320 - Sharon Real Estate (802) 645-1968 - Calvi Real Estate (802) 265-3640   State Parks: - Lake Bomoseen State Park Bomoseen, 265-4242 or 483-2001. 66 sites, 2379 acres, base rate $12-16 Toilets, showers, no hookups, picnic tables, fireplaces, snack bar, picnic shelter, nature trails. - Half Moon State Park Hubbardton, 273-2848 or 483-2001 69 sites, 50 acres, base rate, $12-16. Toilets, showers, no hookups, picnic tables, fireplaces, picnic shelter, boat/canoe rentals, nature trails. - Lake Dunmore Branbury Beach-Brandon, 247-5925 or 483-2001 44 sites, 96 acres, base rate $12-16. Toilets, showers, no hookups, picnic tables, fireplaces, snack bar, boat/canoe rentals, nature trails, nature museum, very popular beach. - Coolidge State Park Plymouth, 672-3612 or 886-2434 60 sites, 16,165 acres, base rate $10-14 Toilets, showers, no hookups, picnic tables, fireplaces, shelter, nature trails. Calvin Coolidge Museum Village nearby. - Gifford Woods State Park Killington, 775-5354 or 886-2434 48 sites, 1114 acres, base rate $10-14 Toilets, showers, no hookups, picnic tables, fireplaces, nature trails, many activities in the Killington/Pico area. - Emerald Lake State Park E. Dorset, 362-1655 or 483-2001 105 sites, 430 acres, base rate, $12-16 Toilets, showers, no hookups, picnic tables, fireplaces, boat/canoe rentals, playground, nature trails, popular beach. - Lake St. Catherine State Park Poultney, 287-9158 or 483-2001 61 sites, 117 acres, base rate $12-16 Toilets, showers, no hookups, picnic tables, fireplaces, boat ramp, nature museum, nature trails. All content © The Mountain Times  2006