Stoughton Pond Rec Area

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Stoughton Pond Road, Perkinsville, Vermont

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Standard Site Fee$0.00
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Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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"Reviewers overwhelmingly praise Stoughton Pond Rec Area as a beautiful, quiet spot for swimming, picnicking, cookouts, and relaxing by the water. Families especially appreciate it as a kid-friendly day-use area with good views and a calm atmosphere. Several mention it as a hidden gem with trails, friendly staff, and well-kept facilities."

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About Stoughton Pond Rec Area

Tucked into the scenic hills of Perkinsville, Vermont, Stoughton Pond Recreation Area beckons day-trippers to its pristine waters and sandy shores just north of North Springfield Lake. Here, uniformed park rangers welcome visitors to a classic New England escape where swimming, boating, and waterside picnics blend seamlessly with nature exploration along interpretive trails.
Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is explicitly described as a day-use recreation area; no overnight camping or lodging is provided.
Natural Features and SceneryThe pond itself rests like a jewel among Vermont's characteristic rolling hills, where the North Branch of the Black River winds through a landscape that shifts gracefully between open, sun-drenched lawns and dense stands of mixed hardwoods and conifers. This mosaic of habitats—from quiet wetlands to elevated uplands—creates a haven for wildlife watchers, where the diversity of ecosystems means every visit might reveal something new, whether it's a great blue heron fishing the shallows or deer emerging from the forest edge at dusk.
Geological RegionThe recreation area occupies a distinctive pocket of Vermont's river valley terrain, where ancient glacial activity carved out the gentle contours that cradle Stoughton Pond today. The North Branch of the Black River has shaped this landscape over millennia, creating a rich tapestry of wetland marshes in the lowlands and drier upland forests on the surrounding slopes—a geological story written in water, stone, and soil.
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Recommended CampsitesBoat ramp for small boats is located off Plains Road; facilities include a group picnic shelter with tables and a large grill, ten family picnic sites, a swimming area with a beach, flush toilets, change house and drinking water.

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Site layoutFeatures a group picnic shelter, ten family picnic sites, a swimming beach, grassy sunbathing areas, an interpretive trail along the pond, and a boat ramp for small boats, canoes and kayaks.
Walk-in AvailabilityTen family picnic sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Amenities available

Potable water
Picnic tables
Flush toilets

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Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is a day-use park offering water-based recreation, an interpretive trail, a multi-use trail connection at a nearby reservoir, and ranger-led interpretive programs.
Hiking
An interpretive trail winds along the side of the pond offering views of wetlands and uplands; a multi-use trail system is located at nearby North Springfield Lake.
Fishing
The pond is annually stocked with rainbow trout by the Vermont Department of Fish and Game and also offers bass fishing.
Swimming
A designated swimming area with a beach and grassy areas for sunbathing is available.
Boating
Canoeing, kayaking and small-boat use are popular; a boat ramp is available (located off Plains Road).
Beach activities
A beach at the swimming area supports swimming and sunbathing.
Cultural and Educational Programs
Uniformed park rangers staff the park and offer special nature-topic programs throughout the season.
Water Sports
Canoeing, kayaking, boating
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed

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Proximity to water featuresLocated on Stoughton Pond (north of North Springfield Lake) on the North Branch of the Black River; includes a boat ramp and swimming beach.
HostThe park is staffed by uniformed park rangers who offer special programs on nature topics throughout the season.

Campground Map

Stoughton Pond Road, Perkinsville, Vermont
Driving directionsTake VT 106 North to Stoughton Pond Road. The facility is about 1/2 mile to the left in Perkinsville, Vermont.
Accessible from State Route 106 (VT 106); Stoughton Pond Road leads to the facility.

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Stoughton Pond Rec Area has limited reviews, placing it in the bottom % of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise Stoughton Pond Rec Area as a beautiful, quiet spot for swimming, picnicking, cookouts, and relaxing by the water. Families especially appreciate it as a kid-friendly day-use area with good views and a calm atmosphere. Several mention it as a hidden gem with trails, friendly staff, and well-kept facilities.
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What Campers Love

Visitors love the scenic views of the pond, plentiful picnic and BBQ areas, and overall peaceful, low-traffic setting. The swimming area is frequently highlighted as enjoyable and the park is...
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Common Concerns

The only recurring minor concern is that the water can be a bit murky with grass and weeds growing in it. One reviewer also noted that fish they could see jumping were a bit out of range for...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

This area is well-suited for family gatherings, cookouts, and events like weddings, with a pavilion available to rent at a reasonable price. It’s a good choice for those seeking a quiet, low-traffic...
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"Amazing spot to relax by the lake with a nice clean swimming and picnicking/bbq area." "Love it here! Pavillion isn't too expensive to rent, everything is in good working condition. It is so pretty...
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