Updated on June 18th, 2021
Burton Island State Park–Vermont, Lake Champlain
44.776635, -73.197353
Chart–Map 17
How to Get There
Burton Island state park is in the inland sea portion of Lake Champlain, due east of the Grand Isle – North Hero drawbridge. The island is accessible from the east. There is a small channel that allows access from the west but is best avoided without local knowledge. There are shallow areas on the north end of the island which will require you to take the turn into the marina much wider than expected, several groundings have been reported. Watch your depth sounder!
Staying There
Burton Island is part of the VT State Park system and offers 15 moorings and 100 slips. Moorings are first come, first serve but slips can be reserved. The fees for slips and moorings as of June 2019 are:
- Mooring $0.75 per foot
- Slips $1.75 per foot
- Electricity is an extra fee
There is a smaller bay on the northwest side of the island where you can anchor but it does not have good access to land if you need to go ashore.
Quick Facts:
- When to Avoid: Burton Island is protected from all sides except the north (moorings). The slips are protected from all directions.
- Services: Pump outs (free), and Potable Water.
- Restrooms: Several restrooms are available on the island that are kept very clean.
- Showers: Coin-operated showers are available.
- Dog-Friendly?: Yes! There is a $2 dollar fee per dog. Dog leashes are required. Waste bags are available. Dogs are only allowed to swim in designated areas that are marked on the state park map.
Things to Do
Burton Island has lots of things to do, hiking, swimming, nature trails, and a small museum. All of the hiking trails would be family-friendly and are relatively flat. We took the nature trail to the southern tip trail, to the western shore trail, and back to the boat via the eagles bay trail. Make sure you bring bug spray as there are sections of the island that are wetlands!
Swimming from our mooring and the beaches was a lot of fun and bikes, canoes, kayaks, and SUPs are available for rent.
Restaurants and Provisions
There is a small general store as well as a bistro that serves breakfast and lunch. Menu is available here. We had the roast beef melt and the club sandwich which were both good! The general store has necessities like sunscreen and bug spray, beer, and ice cream!
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