Little River State Park

Part of the Mount Mansfield State Forest, Little River State Park consists primarily of Vermont's most popular and largest campground. A number of recreational opportunities are offered here, including a ballfield, boat rentals, play areas, and swimming beaches. Hiking trails are adjacent to the park, and a nature museum is on the premises.

In the early 1800s, pioneers cleared fields, rocks, and stumps in Ricker Basin and Cotton Brook. A settlement of 50 or so families once lived in this area. The hard demands of the land and weather forced younger generations to abandon the farms. Today, old cemeteries, sawmill remains, old town roads, bridges and many cellar holes can still be seen as evidence of a past community.On November 3...