Events
Vermont Days: Free Admission to State Parks
Spend the day on the lake, explore historic sites, or cast a line on Vermont Days June 13-14, 2026. This annual weekend event celebrates the arrival of summer with free admission to day-use areas at Vermont State Parks and State-owned historic sites, open to both Vermonters and non-residents.
Additionally, Free Fishing Day is on Sat. June 13 and gives residents and non-residents permission to fish in Vermont for the day without a license.
The closest Vermont State Park to Stowe is Waterbury Center State Park, located on the shores of Waterbury Reservoir. The park is located on a 90-acre peninsula and contains:
- 17 picnic sites
- 27 remote paddle-to campsites (see map)
- picnic tables
- charcoal grills
- a swimming beach
- a nature trail
- trailer boat ramp
- kayak, canoe, and standup paddleboard rentals by Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
- restrooms
Whether you spend the weekend paddling across Waterbury Reservoir, relaxing on the beach, hiking the nature trail, or casting a line from one of the accessible fishing platforms, Vermont Days and Free Fishing Day offer the perfect opportunity to experience the beauty and recreation of Vermont outdoors. Visitors of all ages can enjoy a memorable start to summer in the Stowe and Waterbury area.
