A beach doesn’t need to be crowded to be awesome, and a perfect example is the small, sandy beach at the Emerald Lake State Park. Clear water perfect for swimming and boating, a pavilion and a snack bar are great for a day at the beach, or make your visit longer and camp out under the stars. This hidden beach will certainly take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life so you can enjoy the laid back Vermont life.
Flickr/Rachel Traub The Emerald Lake State Park surrounds Emerald Lake, which is rightfully named because of its lovely green water.
Flickr/Jenica The lake is ideal for swimming and paddling because no motors are allowed.
Flickr/Rachel Traub
Flickr/Sean Salmon Along with its beach, guests at the Emerald Lake State Park enjoy the campgrounds, area attractions and great hikes. With the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail nearby - as well as trails on Dorset Mountain – the hiking is great.
Flickr/Jenica The park has 67 campsites and 37 lean-tos on a ridge above Emerald Lake. A wonderful pavilion is available, too!
Flickr/Jenica Our favorite part of the park is the small beach. A snack bar and boat rentals are available, too. Canoes, kayaks, row and pedal boats – take your pick.
Flickr/Sean Salmon Dorset is known for having the first marble quarry in the country, which was opened in 1785. You can find the Feedley and Sons Quarry, which opened in 1804, on the southern end of the Emerald Lake State Park. The remains can be seen today. It’s a great place to explore!
Flickr/Sean Salmon While exploring the town of Dorset, you’ll see sidewalks and buildings which were made from the local stone.
Flickr/Sean Salmon Be sure to take advantage of those boat rentals….
Flickr/Rachel Traub After all, one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful emerald lake is from the lake itself.
For more Vermont beaches located in our incredible state parks, check out these 12 gorgeous beaches and 10 more little known beaches.
Flickr/Rachel Traub
The Emerald Lake State Park surrounds Emerald Lake, which is rightfully named because of its lovely green water.
Flickr/Jenica
The lake is ideal for swimming and paddling because no motors are allowed.
Flickr/Sean Salmon
Along with its beach, guests at the Emerald Lake State Park enjoy the campgrounds, area attractions and great hikes. With the Long Trail and Appalachian Trail nearby - as well as trails on Dorset Mountain – the hiking is great.
The park has 67 campsites and 37 lean-tos on a ridge above Emerald Lake. A wonderful pavilion is available, too!
Our favorite part of the park is the small beach. A snack bar and boat rentals are available, too. Canoes, kayaks, row and pedal boats – take your pick.
Dorset is known for having the first marble quarry in the country, which was opened in 1785. You can find the Feedley and Sons Quarry, which opened in 1804, on the southern end of the Emerald Lake State Park. The remains can be seen today. It’s a great place to explore!
While exploring the town of Dorset, you’ll see sidewalks and buildings which were made from the local stone.
Be sure to take advantage of those boat rentals….
After all, one of the best ways to enjoy the beautiful emerald lake is from the lake itself.
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