Lake Shaftsbury State Park — Attraction in Shaftsbury

We visited Lake Shaftsbury State Park for a kayaking trip. While the lake is on the smaller side, it still made for a pleasant and relaxing adventure. There are quite a few underwater plants, but they didn’t interfere too much with paddling.

The park has a lovely, well-maintained beach area that’s sectioned off for swimmers, as well as a separate launch area for kayaks and other watercraft—which is a big plus. We appreciated the clean surroundings and the many picnic tables scattered throughout the park.

Although the lake might be a bit too small for extended kayaking, it was still a great spot to enjoy nature and take in the scenery. Overall, we had a very...

I have never been during the regular season but I'm here from Labor Day to Memorial Day for morning walks on the nature trail around the lake. My dog s have been coming here for almost their entire life and it's probably their favorite spot.

There are gorgeous views and the trail is maintained and includes bridges in the areas where it's boggy. For a little different scenery you can walk the railroad tracks for a bit.

Mostly flat there are a few minor hills and one part with some serious roots -- watch the...

My wedding was here in June, and the park was absolutely the most perfect place for it. The backdrop of the lake, the trees, and mountains was priceless and breathtaking. My pictures came out so gorgeous. The park staff were kind, accommodating and helpful. Also, the pavilion is secluded from the rest of the park so it was the perfect place for the reception. I highly recommend them as a wedding venue, even though they arent necessarily listed as one on the VT state...