National Parks in Vermont: Explore the 2 Vermont National Parks (2022 Update)

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Vermont is a small state in the Northeast region of the United States. This small state has the second smallest population and is the sixth smallest state by land area. The state is nicknamed “The Green Mountain State” for one of its most prominent features is the Green Mountain Range. Despite their fame, the Green Mountains are not part of the National Park System.

In this article, we will explore the 2 National Parks in Vermont. We will provide a brief overview of the park, things to do in the Montana National Parks, and provide a map of the National Parks of Vermont.

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Map of National Parks in Vermont

Vermont National Parks

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Depending on where you are from, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail either starts in Mount Katahdin, Maine and ends in Springer Mountain, Georgia, or starts in Springer Mountain, Georgia, and ends in Katahdin, Maine. The Appalachian Trail is 2,181 miles long and passes through 14 states (Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine).

There are 150 miles of trail in the state of Vermont.  The trail follows part of Long Trail and the ridges of the Green Mountains.  The trail summits Stratton Mountain, Glastenbury Mountain, and Killington Peak.

Every year several thousand people attempt to thru-hike the trail.  Tens of thousands of people will hike sections of the trail each year.  The trail was officially completed in 1937 but the improvement has been ongoing since then.  The trail is maintained by 31 different trail clubs and other partnerships.

Things to do: Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Scenic Views

How to get there: There are multiple access points along the trail. Many of which are driveable.

Where to Stay: Along the trail, there are numerous shelters and backcountry campgrounds. Hotels are available in towns along the trail.

Entrance Fee: There is no entrance fee for the Appalachian Trail but the trail passes through numerous state and national parks, forests, and public lands which may charge an entrance fee or have overnight permit fees.

Official Website: Click Here

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Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park is 643 acres of managed forest, dairy farm, and the boyhood home of George Perkins Marsh in Windsor County, Vermont.  The George Perkins Marsh boyhood home was home to several important families in the history of the development. the national parks.  George Perkins Marsh supported land stewardship and his ideas laid the foundation for the conservation movement.  The house was bought by Frederick Billings.  Billings enlarged the house and transformed the house into a Queen Anne Victorian.  The house was then transferred to the Rockefeller family.  The Rockefellers played a roll in the development of many National Park Service Sites.

The mansion and land were donated to the people of the United States in 1992.  Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park was established on August 26, 1992.

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Where to Stay: >> Check prices of nearby hotels on Booking.com or Hotels.com

Entrance Fee: $ per vehicle or free with an America the Beautiful Pass.

Official Website: Click Here

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List of National Parks in Vermont

There are 2 National Parks in Vermont and they received 23,500 visitors in 2020 and generated over $1.5 million in tourism economic benefits.

• Appalachian National Scenic Trail
• Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

Vermont National Parks also provides support and management to 1 National Heritage Area, 1 Wild and Scenic River, 1 other National Trail as well as 871 National Register of Historic Places Listings.

There are 18 National Historic Landmarks, 12 National Natural Landmarks, 268 Places recorded by the Heritage Documentation Program, and over 117,000 objects in the Vermont National Parks Museum Collections. There are 20 Archaeological Sites in the Vermont National Parks.

Vermont is home to 60 State Parks.

Frequently Asked Questions about Vermont National Parks

Does Vermont have any national parks?

No, Vermont does not have any National Park Service sites holding the designation “National Park.” While it doesn’t have an official National Park, it does have 2 National Park Service Units – Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park.

>>> Learn more about the different NPS designations.

Are there any national parks in Vermont?

Vermont has two national parks but no National Parks. The two National Park Service sites in Vermont are Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park

What national monument is in Vermont?

There are no National Monuments in Vermont.

Vermont’s Neighboring States

Planning to visit a few of the National Parks in Ohio and wandering about what national parks are in neighboring states. Here are the list of National Parks in surrounding states.

• New Hampshire National Parks – New Hampshire has 2 other units.
• Massachusetts National Parks – Massachusetts is home to 16 NPS units.
• New York National Parks – New York has 23 other units.

Final Thoughts on the National Parks of Vermont

I hope this guide to the National Parks of Vermont is helpful as you plan to explore these amazing National Parks. If you have further questions about the National Parks of Vermont or need help planning your National Park trips. Let me know in the comments or join me in my National Park Trip Planning Community!

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