North Beach

Burlington · Lake Champlain

North Beach is Burlington's easiest big-lake swim setup: straightforward parking, a short walk, and wide Lake Champlain beach access.

Key facts

Swimming

Freshwater beach swimming

Access

City beach access

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip, and before you go

Good fit

quick swims
lake days
families

Skip

you want solitude
lake water is rough
you need wilderness seclusion

Before you go

  • Check local beach water-quality updates before heading out.
  • Expect more people on hot afternoons and weekends.
  • Bring what you need for sun and open shoreline exposure.
  • Use posted beach rules and stay within public access areas.
  • Lake conditions can change quickly with wind.