Hapgood Pond

Peru · Southern Green Mountains

A managed Southern Vermont pond swim with broad family appeal.

Swimming

Beach swimming

Access

Managed recreation area

Parking

Calm

Water

Calm

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Family-friendly Southern Vermont swims

People who want a calmer managed setup

Warm-weather pond outings

Skip

You want a wild gorge or river-hole feel

The beach area feels too busy

You are chasing cliff-jump energy

Before you go

This is a managed swim area, not a secret local hole.
The pond is broader and calmer than most river entries.
Use the main recreation-area arrival point.
Expect a more family-facing setup than a ledge-hole culture.
This page is one of the cleanest remaining swim additions.

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Lye Brook Falls9.9 mi awayWaterfalls
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Stetson Hollow Falls10 mi awayWaterfalls
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Jamaica State Park River Swim Area12 mi awaySwimming Holes
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