Lake Shaftsbury State Park
262 Shaftsbury State Park Rd, Shaftsbury, VT 05262
Lake Shaftsbury State Park in Shaftsbury surrounds a 26-acre lake for day use. Amenities include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Leashed dogs allowed in the picnic area and far side of the beach.
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- Park
- Lake Shaftsbury State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Shaftsbury, Vermont
- Coordinates
- 42.9628, -73.1808
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.5 / 5 (210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.1 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Dog policy
Day-use park around 26-acre Lake Shaftsbury. Leashed dogs in picnic area + far side of beach.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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