Vermont · Swimming Holes
Wrightsville Reservoir
Swim: allowed. **Wrightsville Beach** is a managed swim and picnic area on the **Wrightsville Reservoir** impoundment, run by the Wrightsville Beach Recreation District (Middlesex, Montpelier, East Montpelier, Worcester). Check **wrightsvillebeachvt.com** and the **Middlesex** recreation page for day-use fees, season dates, shelters, and boating/no-wake rules. Turn-by-turn directions target the signed Wrightsville Beach recreation area on VT-12—match the beach gate and lot you see in the field. Expect **open water** with motor traffic nearby; water stays cold even on hot days. Lifeguards only when explicitly posted. Shoreline and ramps can be slick—supervise children and follow district signage.
Wrightsville Beach on the reservoir—managed swim and picnic access off VT-12.
Middlesex · Washington County
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First Time Here
**Wrightsville Beach** is district-run swim and picnic space on the **Wrightsville Reservoir** impoundment. Fees, season dates, and shelters are published on **wrightsvillebeachvt.com** and the **Middlesex** recreation page—read them before you go.
Open water with motorboats nearby; water stays cold even on hot days. Lifeguards only when posted. Shoreline and ramps can be slick—supervise children and stay inside posted swim zones.
District rules and boating patterns change—treat this page as orientation, then follow what is posted at the beach the day you visit.
Should You Go
Good for
- Families and swimmers fine with a **managed reservoir beach** (fees, season, posted rules)
- Visitors who read boating and no-wake signage and give motor traffic a wide berth
- People who will check district pages for closures, algae notices, or swim-boundary changes
Skip if
- You want a remote river rock-hop—this is a developed beach on open impounded water
- Motorboats and shared open water make you uncomfortable
- You want lifeguarded water without checking current posting signs
Safety on site
Open water with motorboats nearby; cold water is normal even on hot days. No lifeguard service should be assumed unless explicitly posted opening day. Shoreline and ramp surfaces can be slick; supervise children closely and follow all beach and district postings. This guide is independent—posted rules and land managers always win; verify access the day you visit.
Map & Trail
**Wrightsville Beach** on the reservoir: district-managed swim and picnic access off VT-12. Confirm fees, hours, and boating rules with **wrightsvillebeachvt.com** and town sources before you go. Driving directions lead to the signed beach lot off VT-12—follow district attendants when the gravel fill area is busy.
- Beach and lawn access—footing, crowds, and postings change with season and weather.
- Give swimmers and boats space; stay inside marked swim areas when posted.
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