St. Catherine State Park
Poultney, Vermont
Camp, Canoe, and Swim
Lake St. Cahterine State Park offers shoreline fishing, camping, swimming, and a playground with the purchase of an entrance fee. You can also rent a boat at the park. There is typically a “Let’s Go Fishing” workshop offered on the second Saturday in June. At the workshop, participants learn how to tie fishing knots, make fishing lures, understand fishing regulations, and learn to use spin-casting rods to catch fish.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Poultney, Vermont
- Head east on Main St toward Knapp St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto Grove St (449 ft)
- Turn left onto Furnace St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto VT-30 S/Lake RdContinue to follow VT-30 S(3.0 mi)
- Turn right onto Lake Saint Catherine State ParkDestination will be on the left(98 ft)
Take exit 4 off of US Route 4 and head south on VT Route 30. The state park will be on your right after about 10.5 miles.
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