Summers in Vermont are perfect for spending as much time as possible outside. In addition to hiking or hanging out on a beach, how about kayaking in Vermont or rowing a canoe on one of the stunning lakes?
Here is an overview of seven popular kayaking lakes in Vermont that have boats to rent during the summer months. Each lake is a great destination for a day trip. You can also camp nearby and spend a few days enjoying boating around the lake. Read on to learn more about your boating options and things to do in the summer in Vermont.
- Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee
Facebook/Lake Morey Resort Get a day pass here when you rent a kayak or canoe so that you can find other things to do in the summer in Vermont. Check out the Town of Fairlee and what it has to offer. Lake Morey Resort, 82 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045, USA
- Crystal Lake State Park, Barton
Tripadvisor/management The scenery at Crystal Lake State Park is serene from both the water and the beach. Learn more about this gorgeous lake. Crystal Lake State Park, 96 Bellwater Ave, Barton, VT 05822, USA
- Waterbury Center State Park, Waterbury Center
Tripadvisor/management One of many awesome kayaking lakes in Vermont, along with kayaks and canoes, there’s also a launch for those who want to bring their own boat. The Vermont State Parks website can fill you in on further details. Waterbury Center State Park, 177 Reservoir Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, USA
- Brighton State Park, Island Pond
Tripadvisor/Kim Perfect for kayaking in Vermont, you’ll be swept away by the views when you paddle around this lake. Get all the details before visiting Brighton State Park. State Park Road, State Park Rd, Brighton, VT 05846, USA
- Emerald Lake State Park, East Dorset
Facebook/Emerald Lake State Park Be prepared to have your jaw drop when you see the clear water at this kayaking lake in Vermont. Learn more about visiting this spot. Emerald Lake State Park, 65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT 05253, USA
- Button Bay State Park, Ferrisburgh
Tripadvisor/toscwolfstar When you rent a boat here and paddle around Lake Champlain, head to the tiny island off of the state park. Button Bay State Park has a lot to offer its visitors. Exploration here is one of the best things to do in the summer in Vermont. Button Bay State Park Road, Button Bay State Park Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05491, USA
What is your lake for kayaking in VT? What about canoeing in VT? Let us know in the comments!
Facebook/Lake Morey Resort
Get a day pass here when you rent a kayak or canoe so that you can find other things to do in the summer in Vermont. Check out the Town of Fairlee and what it has to offer.
Lake Morey Resort, 82 Clubhouse Rd, Fairlee, VT 05045, USA
Tripadvisor/management
The scenery at Crystal Lake State Park is serene from both the water and the beach. Learn more about this gorgeous lake.
Crystal Lake State Park, 96 Bellwater Ave, Barton, VT 05822, USA
One of many awesome kayaking lakes in Vermont, along with kayaks and canoes, there’s also a launch for those who want to bring their own boat. The Vermont State Parks website can fill you in on further details.
Waterbury Center State Park, 177 Reservoir Rd, Waterbury Center, VT 05677, USA
Tripadvisor/Kim
Perfect for kayaking in Vermont, you’ll be swept away by the views when you paddle around this lake. Get all the details before visiting Brighton State Park.
State Park Road, State Park Rd, Brighton, VT 05846, USA
Facebook/Emerald Lake State Park
Be prepared to have your jaw drop when you see the clear water at this kayaking lake in Vermont. Learn more about visiting this spot.
Emerald Lake State Park, 65 Emerald Lake Ln, East Dorset, VT 05253, USA
Tripadvisor/toscwolfstar
When you rent a boat here and paddle around Lake Champlain, head to the tiny island off of the state park. Button Bay State Park has a lot to offer its visitors. Exploration here is one of the best things to do in the summer in Vermont.
Button Bay State Park Road, Button Bay State Park Rd, Ferrisburgh, VT 05491, USA
In addition to renting a boat during your stay in the Green Mountain State, consider visiting some of these gorgeous beaches.
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kayaking in Vermont May 13, 2022 Rachel Raimondi What is the hottest month of the year in Vermont? Vermont is not considered (by far!) to be a hot state, as it rarely gets above 90 degrees. In fact, it is one of the coolest states in the US. But like any of the New England states, you will experience warm temperatures in the summer. With an average temp of about 79 degrees, July would be considered the hottest. And there are plenty of things to do in the summer in VT. What are the best waterparks in Vermont? Vermont is certainly not known for its waterparks, either. However, you can find a few scattered across its 9,616 square miles. In Orleans County, the Jay Peak Resort is well-known for its skiing, but there is also a 50,000 square foot indoor waterpark, Pump House. And when the summer weather hits, its retractable roof opens. Among its attractions include La Chute, a waterslide with a launch capsule, a FlowRider surfing experience, and even a lazy river. Get all the details on this fun-for-all attraction. Smuggler’s Notch in Jeffersonville is another ski resort that offers up some waterpark fun. In addition to attractions like laser tag, ziplining, and mini-golf, during the summer, there are four waterslides, two hot tubs, eight outdoor heated pools, and two reservoirs available for visitors to enjoy. What are the most beautiful lakes in Vermont? There are over 800 lakes in the Green Mountain State. In Westmore, you’ll find the five-mile-long Lake Willoughby, the clearest lake in the state. Here, you can swim, fish, dive, and boat. You’ll even find some of the best canoeing in VT here. The south end of this glacial lake also abuts the more than 7500-acre Willoughby State Forest where you can further explore. Sharing with both New York State and the province of Quebec, Lake Champlain is Vermont’s largest lake, with 587 miles of shoreline. And that means that there is plenty to do along it. If you’re looking for kayaking in VT, canoeing in VT, or other boating, check out the several lovely states parks attached to the lake, such as Knight Island State Park.
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kayaking in Vermont
May 13, 2022
Rachel Raimondi
What is the hottest month of the year in Vermont? Vermont is not considered (by far!) to be a hot state, as it rarely gets above 90 degrees. In fact, it is one of the coolest states in the US. But like any of the New England states, you will experience warm temperatures in the summer. With an average temp of about 79 degrees, July would be considered the hottest. And there are plenty of things to do in the summer in VT. What are the best waterparks in Vermont? Vermont is certainly not known for its waterparks, either. However, you can find a few scattered across its 9,616 square miles. In Orleans County, the Jay Peak Resort is well-known for its skiing, but there is also a 50,000 square foot indoor waterpark, Pump House. And when the summer weather hits, its retractable roof opens. Among its attractions include La Chute, a waterslide with a launch capsule, a FlowRider surfing experience, and even a lazy river. Get all the details on this fun-for-all attraction. Smuggler’s Notch in Jeffersonville is another ski resort that offers up some waterpark fun. In addition to attractions like laser tag, ziplining, and mini-golf, during the summer, there are four waterslides, two hot tubs, eight outdoor heated pools, and two reservoirs available for visitors to enjoy. What are the most beautiful lakes in Vermont? There are over 800 lakes in the Green Mountain State. In Westmore, you’ll find the five-mile-long Lake Willoughby, the clearest lake in the state. Here, you can swim, fish, dive, and boat. You’ll even find some of the best canoeing in VT here. The south end of this glacial lake also abuts the more than 7500-acre Willoughby State Forest where you can further explore. Sharing with both New York State and the province of Quebec, Lake Champlain is Vermont’s largest lake, with 587 miles of shoreline. And that means that there is plenty to do along it. If you’re looking for kayaking in VT, canoeing in VT, or other boating, check out the several lovely states parks attached to the lake, such as Knight Island State Park.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Vermont is not considered (by far!) to be a hot state, as it rarely gets above 90 degrees. In fact, it is one of the coolest states in the US. But like any of the New England states, you will experience warm temperatures in the summer. With an average temp of about 79 degrees, July would be considered the hottest. And there are plenty of things to do in the summer in VT.
What are the best waterparks in Vermont?
Vermont is certainly not known for its waterparks, either. However, you can find a few scattered across its 9,616 square miles. In Orleans County, the Jay Peak Resort is well-known for its skiing, but there is also a 50,000 square foot indoor waterpark, Pump House. And when the summer weather hits, its retractable roof opens. Among its attractions include La Chute, a waterslide with a launch capsule, a FlowRider surfing experience, and even a lazy river. Get all the details on this fun-for-all attraction. Smuggler’s Notch in Jeffersonville is another ski resort that offers up some waterpark fun. In addition to attractions like laser tag, ziplining, and mini-golf, during the summer, there are four waterslides, two hot tubs, eight outdoor heated pools, and two reservoirs available for visitors to enjoy.
What are the most beautiful lakes in Vermont?
There are over 800 lakes in the Green Mountain State. In Westmore, you’ll find the five-mile-long Lake Willoughby, the clearest lake in the state. Here, you can swim, fish, dive, and boat. You’ll even find some of the best canoeing in VT here. The south end of this glacial lake also abuts the more than 7500-acre Willoughby State Forest where you can further explore. Sharing with both New York State and the province of Quebec, Lake Champlain is Vermont’s largest lake, with 587 miles of shoreline. And that means that there is plenty to do along it. If you’re looking for kayaking in VT, canoeing in VT, or other boating, check out the several lovely states parks attached to the lake, such as Knight Island State Park.
