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Giffords Woods State Forest Park
State Park Information

State Park Overview
Gifford Woods State Park was established in 1931. In 1933 and 1934, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built the picnic area and rangers quarters. In 1939, the CCC constructed a camping area. During 1959-60 - new camping area was built by the Forests and Parks Department.

The Appalachian Trail runs through the park and joins the Long Trail about 12/2 miles from the camping area. Many "through hikers" pass through the park on their journey from Georgia to Maine or vice versa. The park is a very popular spot during the fall foliage season for its northern hardwood fall colors. There are spectacular views from Deer Leap Mountain and lovely waterfalls where Kent Brook enters Kent Pond and along Thundering Brook Trail.

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Area Campgrounds

Iroquois Land Family Camping
2334 E Clarendon Rd
North Clarendon, VT
(802) 773-2832

Sugarhouse Campground
Route 100
Plymouth, VT
(802) 672-5043

Vermont State of Coolidge State Park Plymouth
855 Coolidge St Park Rd
Plymouth, VT
(802) 672-3612

Mountain Trails Camping Area
1375 Quarry Hill Rd
Rochester, VT
(802) 767-3352

White River Valley Camping
Route 107
Gaysville, VT
(802) 234-9115

Horseshoe Acres Campground
1978 Weston-Andover Rd
Chester, VT
(802) 875-2960

Branbury State Park
3570 Lake Dunmore Rd
Brandon, VT
(802) 247-5925

Country Village Campground
40 Us Route 7
Brandon, VT
(802) 247-3333

Smoke Rise Campground
2111 Grove St
Brandon, VT
(802) 247-6472

Hidden Valley Campgrounds
1924 Mattson Rd
Chester, VT
(802) 886-2497



Area Fishing Related Businesses

Tinmouth Hunting Preserve
403 N East Rd
Wallingford, VT
(802) 446-2337



Area Resorts and Lodging

Green Mount Motel
138 N Main St
Rutland, VT
(802) 775-2575

Rutland Motel
125 Woodstock Ave
Rutland, VT
(802) 775-4348

Nordic Inn
1000 Us Route 4 E
Rutland, VT
(802) 773-7964

River Tavern The
75 Billings Rd
Plymouth, VT
(802) 672-3811

Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort
75 Billings Rd
Plymouth, VT
(802) 672-3811

Crown Cuts at Hawk Resort
75 Billings Rd
Plymouth, VT
(802) 672-3811

Inn of the Six Mountains at Killington The
2617 Killington Rd
Killington, VT
(802) 422-4302


Giffords Woods State Forest Park