Reservations are recommended at Bomoseen State Park Campground, particularly for weekends, when sites fill quickly. The campground operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and sits on the shore of Lake Bomoseen in Fair Haven, Vermont, with access by car or boat. RVs up to 40 feet are accommodated, and the campground provides drinking water, showers, a dump station, and firewood for purchase. The access road has a rough stretch, so drivers should be prepared.
Site spacing is one of the more consistent topics in reviews. The waterfront lean-tos sit close together, which works well for groups but offers limited privacy. Campers wanting more separation tend to prefer the primitive sites set back from the water. Dogs are permitted, though they are not allowed at the Lake Bomoseen beach. A sandy swimming beach, a dock, and a boardwalk path through the marsh give campers several ways to use the waterfront. Nearby Glen Lake has a trail alongside it and is a workable spot for dogs to swim.
Cleanliness stands out across multiple reviews. "Bathrooms were the cleanest of any campground we've ever stayed at," notes Jessica H., referring to the heated restroom facility with coin-operated showers. Hikers can access the Slate History Trail and the Bomoseen Loop Trail directly from the park. Campers looking to explore campgrounds near Bomoseen State Park will find additional options in the surrounding area, including Half Moon Pond State Park Campground a few miles to the north for those wanting a quieter, less lake-focused setting.
Description
Welcome to Bomoseen State Park. The 3,576-acre park is located in the Taconic Mountains on the shores of Lake Bomoseen, the largest lake entirely within Vermont’s borders. The Taconics are the slate-producing region of Vermont, and the area's history parallels the rise and fall of Vermont's slate industry. The park contains several quarry holes and their adjacent colorful slate rubble piles as reminders of this period. These quarries provided slate for the West Castleton Railroad and Slate Company, a complex of 60 to 70 buildings that stood between Glen Lake and Lake Bomoseen. Several slate buildings and foundations remain in the park. A self-guided Slate History Trail leads hikers through remnants of this bygone era. The campground contains 55 tent/RV sites and 10 lean-tos. Some sites are wooded and some are grassy and open, while others are located along the lakeshore. There are restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water and coin-operated hot showers. There is also an RV sanitary station located at the park.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBomoseen State Park Campground is located in Vermont near Bomoseen
Directions
From Hydeville: Go 4 mi. N on West Shore Rd., on western shore of lake. 22 Cedar Mountain Rd. Castleton, VT 05743
Address
271 N Main St # 215
Fair Haven, VT 05743
Coordinates
43.655585039041206 N
73.22872641773361 W
Connectivity
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- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/11/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 8/11/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 47 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 17 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 30 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 55 min from Pittsfield, MA














