Green River Reservoir State Park (Vermont)

Green River Reservoir State Park is a 5,500 acres (2,227 hectares) state park in Hyde Park, Vermont, on the shore of 653-acre Green River Reservoir (264 ha).[1]

Green River Reservoir State Park
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TypeState park
Location1393 Green River Dam Rd.
Hyde Park, Vermont
Coordinates44°37′18″N 72°31′36″W / 44.6218°N 72.5268°W / 44.6218; -72.5268
Area5,500 acres (2,227 hectares)
Operated byVermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
OpenMemorial Day weekend - Columbus Day Weekend
Websitehttps://www.vtstateparks.com/grriver.html

Activities includes camping, swimming, boating, fishing, picnicking (at designated da-use-sites, access by boat only), wildlife watching.[2]

Day use is allowed in limited capacity. Only boats powered by electric motors up to 5 mph and human-powered watercraft are allowed.[3]

The park features 28 remote campsites around the reservoir, which can be reached only by boat.

The park is undeveloped, with only low-impact recreational use allowed on and around the reservoir. Parking is limited.

References

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  1. ^ Cutler, Calvin (April 1, 2024). "Vermont utility wants to unload unprofitable hydro dam". WCAX. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Green River Reservoir State Park". Oh Ranger. Retrieved July 23, 2016.
  3. ^ "Green River Reservoir State Park". Vermont State Parks. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
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