🏊 Natural Swimming
🟢 Easy $5 per adult, $2 per child
🌊 About Silver Lake (Barnard)
A classic Vermont state park lake beach in the small town of Barnard, offering a calmer, more developed alternative to the waterfall-jumping spots elsewhere in this file.
📋 Visit Details
Entry Fee
$5 per adult, $2 per child
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, clear
Water Type
Spring-fed lake with a state park beach
Managed By
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation (Silver Lake State Park)
County
Windsor County, Vermont
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
39 State Park Beach Rd, Barnard, VT 05031
Access Notes:
Easy, developed beach access
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Bring cash or card for entry: $5 per adult, $2 per child
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace