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NRSO |
| description |
Townshend Lake is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Families from near and far come to enjoy the outdoor recreational opportunities the lake has to offer. |
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Townshend Lake is located 19 miles north of Brattleboro, Vermont, on Vermont Route 30. |
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There are three large picnic shelters with electricity, picnic tables and grills available for use in the recreation area. There are also flush toilets, drinking water, playgrounds, volleyball courts, horse shoe pits and hiking trails available throughout the park. |
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TOWNSHEND LAKE DAY USE AREA |
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114639 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=114639&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Pets are not allowed in the recreation area. Live bands are not permitted. For more information call the Townshend Lake Project office at 802-365-7703. Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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| orientationDescription |
The recreation area sits in the West River Valley behind the Townshend Dam. The picnic area offers many large trees for shade along with other sun-basked open areas. |
| recreationDescription |
Townshend Lake offers a boat ramp for boating, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and a sandy swimming beach. Other visitors come to use the group shelters or picnic area while the children enjoy the playgrounds or a hike on one of the trails. |