Brighton State Park, Island Pond

A great place to come for swimming, an afternoon picnic, or just a relaxing walk along the shore of Island Pond. The water is clear and clean, the beach maintained nicely, and the facilities kept in good condition. Choose a time mid-week when it's quieter at the beach and enjoy the long view across the lake. From spring until autumn, the views here are spectacular and the beach is always a great photo-op location. The park is much larger than it seems, with camping, hiking, and rental cabins available. Most of the trails are flat and easy, with an interpretive nature walk where you might spot some birds. The park is fairly remote, and the nearby community of Island Pond is small and simple, but wonderful to explore during the afternoon.

A beautiful park with one side being mainly camping ground and the other trails with beautiful views of Spectacle Pond. The park is practically between Island and Spectacle Ponds. It is roughly 65 miles from Stowe, VT.