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Union Village Dam Picnic Area

Union Village Dam, VT · ≈37.9 mi to Rutland
Sites
1
Max rig
No RV sites
Pull-through
N/A
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
37.9 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Groups up to 65 people
  • Day picnics and gatherings
  • Swimming day-trips
  • Pet-friendly outings

✕ Not ideal for

  • Overnight camping
  • RVs of any size
  • Visitors needing cell service

Connectivity

AT&T is your best shotWeak signal — expect spotty service · 2 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile

What's here

1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 65 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

This is a day-use area — no overnight camping of any kind (tent, RV, or otherwise) is available here.

Amenities & features

Amenities
Pets allowed
Activities
CampingPicnickingSwimming Site
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Tight for big rigsRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Rutland, ~37.9 miGet directions ↗

Nearby campgrounds

Closest options, ranked by score.
15North Hartland Lake Beach

15 mi away

30Stoughton Pond Rec Area

31 mi away

48Campton Campground

32 mi away

Contact & booking

Check availabilityBook on Recreation.gov ↗Call the campground(802) 649-1606Email[email protected]

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

Overview Union Village Dam is a US Army Corps of Engineers facility located on the Ompompanoosuc River in Thetford, VT. Close to the towns of Hanover, New Hampshire, and Norwich, Vermont, Union Village Dam is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in the Upper Valley. Recreation Swimming, fishing, and hiking are all popular activities at Union Village Dam. A playground, horseshoe pit, volleyball net, picnic tables and grills are available for all to enjoy. Family gatherings and events are also popular at our picnic pavilion. Facilities The picnic pavilion at Union Village Dam can accommodate approximately 65 people. Flush toilets are located next to the pavilion, while portable toilets are provided at the beach area and picnic tables and grills are dispersed throughout the park. Natural Features Union Village Dam provides a sandy swimming beach and over a mile of trails to explore on the property. Shaded areas and open lawns provide a variety of picnic opportunities along the Ompompanoosuc River.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Primitive campground