Waterbury Center State Park Swim Area

Barnard · Upper Valley

A dependable Upper Valley lake beach with formal access.

Swimming

Grassy / sandy beach

Access

Park beach access

Parking

Limited

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Families who want a straightforward public swim area

Travelers looking for an easy central Vermont water stop

People who prefer clear parking and facilities over hidden access

Skip

You want a secluded swimming hole

The beach is your idea of too developed

You are arriving late on a packed summer weekend

Before you go

This is a beach-style park swim, not a secret ledge pool.
Expect the lot and shoreline to fill on the hottest weekends.
Reservoir water still runs cooler than it looks in early summer.
Use the marked day-use entrance and follow park rules.
This is one of the cleanest easy-access swim entries in the state.

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