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1. Branbury State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Brighton State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Burton Island State Park

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4. Camp Plymouth State Park

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5. Coolidge State Park, Vermont

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6. D.A.R. State Park

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7. Elmore State Park

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8. Emerald Lake State Park

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9. Gifford Woods State Park

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10. Grand Isle State Park

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11. Half Moon Pond State Park

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12. Jamaica State Park, Vermont

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13. Kettle Pond State Park

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14. Kingsland Bay State Park

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15. Knight Island State Park

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16. Lake Carmi State Park

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17. Lake St. Catherine State Park, Vermont

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18. Little River State Park

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19. Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park

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20. Mt. Philo State Park

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21. Niquette Bay State Park

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22. Quechee State Park

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23. Ricker Pond State Park, Vermont

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24. Seyon Lodge State Park

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25. Underhill State Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

From lakeside camping to mile-long hiking trips, Vermont parks offer nature lovers a chance to escape to the great outdoors. Wildlife flourishes in the Green Mountain State, and visitors could spot moose, black bears, white-tailed deer, foxes, porcupines, coyote, and beavers while out on the trails. Many of the state parks accommodate camping with places to pitch tents, park RVs and campers.

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