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Swanton Falls
Swanton Village, Vermont
Forest cascade. Roadside pull-off access—use the shoulder safely and watch traffic. Near Swanton Village.
At a glance
Overview
Forest cascade. Plan for about A couple of minutes of sidewalk viewing in Swanton village near the Missisquoi bridge. (0.05 mi one way if you hike the full approach). Most visitors come for the view; swimming may be limited or not allowed.
- County
- Franklin County
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Not wheelchair accessible
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Swanton Falls is the dam-affected drop on the Missisquoi River at Swanton Village in Franklin County. A hydro installation controls flow at the dam, so the drop can look substantial on one visit and run thin on the next. This is a viewing-only stop from the public streets and bridge in Swanton village, not a swim -- the river above and below carries real current and the utility property is fenced. Park in village on-street or municipal parking and walk to the bridge overlook. For a real Franklin County swim, Lake Carmi State Park beach in Enosburg Falls and Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton proper are the area's developed options.
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