Ricker Pond State Park - Groton, VT
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member NorStar
N 44° 14.747 W 072° 15.220
18T E 719276 N 4902840
Ricker Pond State Park, one of the parks within the Groton State Forest, has camping and boating facilities along a pond and among beautiful scenery.
Waymark Code: WMWF23
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
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In Groton, within the Groton State Forest, is Ricker Pond State Park.

The park is along Vermont State Route 232, two miles north of the intersection with U.S. Route 302. The entrance is on the north east side of the road. At the entrance is a large sign and the ranger station.

Ricker State Park is a 48 acre facility with a campground that includes tent, camper, and adirondack sites. Also, there are cabin facilities. Within the campground is a beach and a boat ramp. The Cross Vermont Rail Trail runs through the park.

The park opened in 1933, and was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It has since been expanded to its present size.
Park Type: Overnight

Activities:
Picnic, camping, trails


Park Fees:
Varies on what overnight facilities are reserved. Adirondacks are roughly $20/night and cabins are $80+/night.


Background:
First parcels purchased in 1933, the park is now 48 acres in size.


Date Established?: 1933

Link to Park: [Web Link]

Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed

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