Niquette Bay State Park
274 Raymond Rd, Colchester, VT 05446
Niquette Bay State Park in Colchester borders Lake Champlain with trails and a calm cove. Dog-friendly features include shade, water, parking, off-leash swimming in the cove, restrooms, and trash cans. On-leash required elsewhere except the sand beach.
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- Park
- Niquette Bay State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Colchester, Vermont
- Coordinates
- 44.5867, -73.2092
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (510 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.1 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- June 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 510 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
Lake Champlain park. On-leash everywhere except sand beach. Calm Cove allows off-leash swimming.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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