North Hartland Lake

About North Hartland Lake

At the upper end of the reservoir, the Ottauquechee River flows through the sheer-faced 165-ft deep Quechee Gorge, one of the outstanding natural spectacles in the state. An overlook area and a state-managed campground as well as a new Visitor Center opening in the summer of 2005 are nearby. At North Hartland Lake, there is boating on the 215-acre lake, picnicking in a wooded picnic area, grills, playground, play field, horseshoe pits, volleyball nets, nature trail and a small beach offering swimming. There are three picnic shelters at North Hartland Lake that can be reserved for a group event for a nominal fee. The trash policy for the park is carry in/carry out. For up-to-date information, call (802) 295-2855.

How to Get There

From White River Junction, 5 miles south on US 5. Take a right onto Clay Hill Road.

Plan Your Visit to North Hartland Lake

Heading to North Hartland Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)