Little River State Park

Reservoir camping with boat-in sites near Stowe.

A big, forested campground on the shore of Waterbury Reservoir, with lean-tos, cabins, campers’ beaches and boat rentals, plus 27 remote sites you can only reach by boat. Hiking and mountain bike trails climb into the Mount Mansfield State Forest, and Waterbury and Stowe are close for food and beer. Good for families and paddlers who want water access without giving up showers.

At a glance

Tent/RV sites

70 (no hookups)

Lean-tos

20

Cabins

5 rustic; $60–85/night

Boat-in sites

27 remote sites on Waterbury Reservoir

Rentals

Canoes, kayaks and rowboats in the park

Reservations

Open 11 months ahead, rolling daily at 9 am

What’s here

• Tent sites
• Cabins
• Lean-tos
• Paddle-in sites
• Showers
• Lake or riverfront
• Swimming beach
• Pets allowed

Gear, rentals and guides

• Little River boat rentals

  The park rents canoes, kayaks and rowboats for exploring the reservoir’s quieter coves.

• Waterbury Sports

  Bike and ski shop in Waterbury village with rentals, repairs and trail tips.

• Fellowship of the Wheel

  The local mountain bike club behind Waterbury’s trail networks, with maps and trail conditions.

• Umiak Outdoor Outfitters

  Stowe paddling shop for kayak, canoe and paddleboard rentals and guided trips.

Where to stay

• cabinLittle River cabins

  Five one-room park cabins with bunks, electricity and a porch; bring bedding and cook outside.

  In the park$60 / night · Vermont residents; $85 non-residents
• innOld Stagecoach Inn

  Restored 19th-century stagecoach inn on Waterbury’s Main Street, an easy walk to the village restaurants.

  15 min drive

Nearby

• Waterbury Reservoir remote camping · From the park launch

  Paddle to one of 27 primitive shoreline sites for a night away from the car campground.

• Ben & Jerry’s Factory · 20 min drive

  Factory tours and a scoop shop on Route 100, with the Flavor Graveyard up the hill.

• Cold Hollow Cider Mill · 20 min drive

  Cider doughnuts, fresh cider and Vermont foods on Route 100.

• Prohibition Pig · 15 min drive

  Barbecue and house-brewed beer in Waterbury village.

• Waterbury Center State Park · 25 min drive

  Day-use beach and boat rentals on the other side of the reservoir.

Getting there

• Burlington International (BTV) · about 55 min drive
• Montreal · about 2.75 hr
• Boston · about 4 hr

Directions in Google Maps