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MAIDSTONE STATE PARK
MAIDSTONE STATE PARK
4858 Maidstone Lake Rd
Maidstone, Vermont   05905-9589
(lat:44.6531 lon:-71.6388) map location

Phone: (802) 676-3930
Reservations: 888-409-7579
Maidstone is the most remote of Vermont's state parks and still retains much of the wilderness character associated with the Northeast Kingdom. Maidstone Lake was created when glacial ice carved out a deep basin in a preexisting valley. When the last glaciers melted 12,000 years ago, a deep, clear, cold lake was formed.
History of the Area
The history of Maidstone State Park can be traced back to the early 20th century when the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal program established during the Great Depression, constructed various recreational facilities in the area. The CCC was responsible for building numerous state parks across the United States, and Maidstone State Park was one of their projects in Vermont.

The park was officially established in 1938 and has since undergone various improvements and additions. The CCC constructed the main campground with 33 sites, as well as a picnic area and a pavilion. They also built access roads, hiking trails, and facilities for swimming and boating on Maidstone Lake, which is the main attraction of the park.
Camping
1. Maidstone State Park offers 45 tent/RV sites, 37 lean:to sites and three cabins for camping.
2. The park provides pet:friendly campsites with a limit of two pets per site.
3. Each campsite includes amenities like picnic tables, fire pits/grills and nearby restrooms/showers facilities.
4. Three furnished cabins are available to rent; each sleeps four people comfortably with electricity but no plumbing included.
5. Group camping is also an option at the park's designated group area which can accommodate up to twenty:five individuals.


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Trails
1. The Maidstone Lake Trail: A 3-mile loop around the lake, offering scenic views of water and wildlife.

2. South Beach Nature Trail: This is a short half mile trail that leads to an isolated beach area on the southern part of the park.

3. West Mountain Wildlife Management Area Trails: These trails are located in nearby Brunswick Springs but accessible from Maidstone State Park; they offer various lengths for hiking or snowshoeing through dense forest areas with potential wildlife sightings.

4. East Haven Bog Natural Area Loop: Approximately 5 miles away from Maidstone State Park, this moderate difficulty hike covers about two miles round trip featuring unique bog ecosystems and diverse plant life.

5. Unknown Pond Peak via Kilkenny Ridge Traverse Hike : About ten minutes drive north-eastwards from state park lies this challenging yet rewarding approximately nine-miles-long ridge traverse hike leading up to panoramic mountain vistas at peak elevation point.

6.The Silvio O Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge Trails - Nulhegan Basin Division : Located just eastward off Route-102 within close proximity (approx five-minute-drive) offers multiple interconnected easy-to-intermediate level hikes ranging between one-and-half to three miles long each showcasing varying landscapes including wetlands, forests etc., along with abundant bird-watching opportunities throughout year-round seasons.

7.Brunswick Mineral Spring Walking Pathway - Situated adjacent west side towards Vermont-New Hampshire border region features relatively flat terrain suitable even for novice hikers covering roughly quarter-of-a-mile distance encompassing natural mineral springs alongside picturesque streamside settings ideal particularly during springtime blooms period as well summer season's lush greenery backdrop scenes respectively.


8.Moose River Plains Wild Forest Paths Network- Roughly twenty-five minute's car ride south-west direction unveils vast network comprising numerous paths traverses across wild forest regions providing ample chances spotting moose besides other local fauna species amidst serene wilderness ambiance overall.

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Directions
1. Start on US:2 E from St Johnsbury, VT.
2. Continue for about 24 miles until reaching Guildhall Village.
3. Turn right onto Bridge Street in the village center.
4. Cross over Connecticut River and continue straight to NH:26 W/VT-102 S.
5. After crossing back into Vermont, turn left onto Maidstone Lake Road after approximately 10 miles.
6. Follow this road northwards around the lake's western edge for roughly six more miles till you reach your destination.

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