Jamaica State Park
| Jamaica State Park | |
|---|---|
| Type | State park |
| Location | 48 Salmon Hole Ln. Jamaica, Vermont |
| Coordinates | 43°06′21″N 72°46′24″W / 43.1057°N 72.7734°WCoordinates: 43°06′21″N 72°46′24″W / 43.1057°N 72.7734°W |
| Area | 772 acres |
| Created | 1969 |
| Operated by | Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation |
| Open | Memorial Day weekend - Columbus Day weekend |
| Website | https://vtstateparks.com/jamaica.html |
Jamaica State Park is a 772-acre state park in Jamaica, Vermont, on the shore of the West River.
Activities includes camping, swimming, boating, river fishing, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, wildlife watching, and winter sports.
Facilities include a picnic shelter, 43 tent/trailer sites, 18 lean-to shelters, two rest rooms with hot showers, and firewood and ice available for purchase.
There is a nature center, and park rangers offer interpretive programs including night hikes, campfire programs, amphibian explorations, and nature crafts and games.
The 51-acre Hamilton Falls Natural Area is located in the park. Cobb Brook includes several waterfalls, and Hamilton Falls drops 40 to 50 feet into a large pool. There is a trail to the top and bottom of the falls.
The park includes a 2-mile section of the 16-mile West River Trail, a universally-accessible trail along the old railbed for the West River Railroad. The trail leads up to Ball Mountain Dam.
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