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    4.5 (13 reviews)

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    Beautiful foliage colors
    Joshua S.

    Emerald Lake is gorgeous. I went in the fall, and the tree colors were amazing. It was off season, so parking was free and plenty of picnic tables were available for lunch. If going off season, make sure you use the restroom beforehand; they are locked it seems. Looks like a great swimming spot for the summer. Definitely worth the visit!

    Tricia R.

    Loved this place! Great camp sites and super helpful staff. There was actually some space between certain campsites so it was more private then we were used to. There were severe thunderstorms and a couple of campsite spots did get slightly flooded. The path around the lake is gorgeous.

    Marysa N.

    Let me preface my review by saying that we go here to enjoy the lake, but we feel like the campground is too crowded. Emerald Lake State Park is in the Green Mountain National Forest in Dorset, and an easy drive to us from New York to Southern Vermont, just off Route 7. The campground here is pretty big. We have driven through it several times, and each time it is extremely busy. The campsites aren't very spread out, and there is a busy highway just outside the campground, so you get a lot of road noise. The sites aren't very secluded, and some have a lot of gravel as well. We stayed here in September 2018, so there weren't many people there. We rented the "Sycamore" leanto, which was nice, but we woke up to the sound of traffic on the main road. You don't have to camp at Emerald Lake State Park - you can just go for the day to use the day-use area, which is what we have been doing for years. The lake is named after it's emerald green water. We like to swim here, kayak, rent a row boat, etc. If you bring your own kayaks, there is a spot where you can put in near the parking lot so that you don't have to carry your kayak down to the beach. There is only non-motorized boating on the lake, which makes it peaceful for swimming, stand-up-paddleboards, and so on. There is a small beach, which is nice for playing and swimming. We usually find crayfish, fish, snails, newts, etc. The lakefront has bathrooms, and concessions during the summer months (closed in September when we were there). A nice place to enjoy a day at the lake!

    Beautiful hemlock forests
    Matt P.

    This is the most beautiful and scenic location ive been to in Vermont. Pictures are required, lol, its really that beautiful, especially coming here in the fall, where the leaves change and they blend with the green conifers. The water is crystal clear and theres a ton of fish! There is a little beach with sand, a perfect day to spend. There is a beautiful trail all around the lake. There is also a camping ground up in the mountains! Its a memorable experience!

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    One of the best campgrounds going, this place is well kept. The restrooms are constantly monitored and clean.Really enjoy coming here

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