Wrightsville Reservoir
Conditions
Swim: allowed. Conditions for Wrightsville Reservoir public beach near Middlesex: NWS at the pin; Tier A (no live river merge). Watch wind, boat traffic, and cold open water—not just the temperature line.
On this page
Snapshot
Quick read for weather, on-site water context, trail, and season.
Weather may show a recent National Weather Service forecast; other fields stay from the guide for this place.
Weather
Partly Cloudy, 25°F
National Weather Service forecast, updated Apr 7, 3:35 AM.
Rain read
Rain chance in the next several hours may reach about 83% in that outlook.
Compare with the forecast you use for travel.
Water context
On-site read
No automated depth or speed—read each access point.
Clarity
Varies
Storm runoff adds color; calm weather often clears surface water.
Crowd & parking
Plan ahead
Hot days stack people and cars—have a backup plan.
Approach
Uneven natural tread
Roots, gravel, and slick stone are normal near the water.
Setting
Middlesex
Northern forest and river-edge mix typical of Vermont.
Timing
Earlier often calmer
Midday heat and weekends add use.
Mosquitoes
Seasonal
Repellent evenings.
Ticks
Check after
Brush and grass near banks.
Daily pulse
Match forecast, any live gage, and what you see at the water
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.
Air & rain
| Time | Temp | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 AM | 25°F | 10% chance |
| 4:00 AM | 24°F | 13% chance |
| 5:00 AM | 24°F | 17% chance |
| 6:00 AM | 24°F | 21% chance |
| 7:00 AM | 23°F | 31% chance |
| 8:00 AM | 26°F | 41% chance |
| 9:00 AM | 27°F | 51% chance |
| 10:00 AM | 29°F | 62% chance |
| 11:00 AM | 31°F | 73% chance |
| 12:00 PM | 32°F | 83% chance |
| 1:00 PM | 33°F | 75% chance |
| 2:00 PM | 34°F | 67% chance |
Overnight
Slight Chance Snow Showers
~23°F
Tuesday
Snow Showers
~35°F
Tuesday Night
Mostly Clear
~14°F
Wednesday
Sunny
~44°F
Wednesday Night
Mostly Clear
~26°F
Pair regional radar with hourly/daily tables when NWS loads. Live forecast: National Weather Service.
Water
Live river gage
Not configured
Tier A for this guide uses weather at the pin only—no USGS merge for this water body type or tier.
Water
Judge on site
Open impoundment—wind, boats, and algae notices matter as much as temperature.
Rain outlook
Check your forecast
Storms change access and river conditions.
Recent rain
Read the bank
Field clues matter more than any screen.
People
Parking
See access summary
Public swimming centers on **Wrightsville Beach**, a managed recreation area on the impounded reservoir operated under the Wrightsville Beach Recreation District (Middlesex, Montpelier, East Montpelier, Worcester). Use *
Approach
Varies by access
Multiple entries may exist along a corridor—read each stop.
In the water
No lifeguards
Supervise children within reach in moving water.
Approach
Footing
Natural tread
Closed-toe shoes with grip beat smooth soles.
If the water looks bigger, faster, or colder than you planned for, pause and pick another day.
Public swimming centers on **Wrightsville Beach**, a managed recreation area on the impounded reservoir operated under the Wrightsville Beach Recreation District (Middlesex, Montpelier, East Montpelier, Worcester). Use **wrightsvillebeachvt.com** and the **Middlesex** municipal recreation page for current day-use fees, season dates, shelters, and boating/no-wake rules. Coordinates match the Wrightsville Beach Recreation Area on VT-12—match the signed beach parking lot in the field.
Closed-toe shoes with real grip for cobble and wet rock.
Nature
Corridor
River-edge Vermont
Give wildlife and anglers space.
- Songbirds
- Ducks
- Shared river use
Timing
Morning calmer
Afternoons add heat and people.
Observation only.
Bugs
Bug watch
Seasonal
Vermont norms.
Mosquitoes
Possible
Breeze helps.
Ticks
Present
Check after.
Sun
UV
Seasonal
Water glare adds exposure.
Midday
Summer arc
Shade shifts.
Feel
Strong mid-summer
Hydrate.
Peak window
Roughly 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hint only.