Michelle L
August 22, 2026
Everything was great.
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The Union Village Dam Picnic Area received positive feedback for its scenic beauty, especially the dam's glacier-like appearance when snow-covered. However, some reviewers noted that fishing conditions are not ideal and the river can overflow easily. Overall, it offers a pleasant experience despite a few drawbacks.
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August 22, 2026
Everything was great.
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May 29, 2025 Google Maps
Fishing sucks, the river easily overflows, but the dam looks like a glacier when it has snow on it.
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August 13, 2024 Google Maps
Lovely walks, beautiful views, interesting rock formations, river and streams with abundant vegetation. Beautiful sky especially in the winter. Picnic areas and small playground.
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December 15, 2023 Google Maps
Nice moderate hike on the north side of the dam. Some trails follow the river while others venture off into steeper woods. Great swimming holes! Mtn Bikes also use the trails.
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April 22, 2023 Google Maps
Ompomponussic fishing is unpredictable
Stocked by VT F&G you could catch rainbows, brook trout...or walleyes
The stretch below the dam is best
The state park is quaint and well maintained
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August 6, 2022
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June 24, 2022 Google Maps
Very nice park for walking or riding bikes.
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June 24, 2022 Google Maps
Very nice park for walking or riding bikes.
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June 6, 2021
Nice and clean and ready for our group! Wish the grass was mowed better as it was a little long but other than that, it was great!
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2 Main St., East Thetford, VT 05043 United States
Elevation: 129 ft
From East and West:
Take I-89 to White River Junction, and take I-91N.
From the North: (Bradford, VT)
Take exit 14 off of route I-91, and turn right onto Rt. 113.
Continue up the hill on Rt. 113 for about 3/4 mi.
Turn left onto Academy Rd. j...
From East and West:
Take I-89 to White River Junction, and take I-91N.
From the North: (Bradford, VT)
Take exit 14 off of route I-91, and turn right onto Rt. 113.
Continue up the hill on Rt. 113 for about 3/4 mi.
Turn left onto Academy Rd. just before the white church.
(If you reach the elementary school you have gone too far)
Follow Academy Rd. about 2 3/4 mi until you reach the covered bridge.
Pass through the covered bridge and take an immediate right.
In 1/10th mile the Picnic Shelter will be on the left. (Look for the sign that says Union Village Dam)
From the South: (White River Junction, Massachusetts, etc.)
Take exit 13 off of I-91 North.
Take a left at the bottom of the ramp and follow Rt. 5 North.
Bear right in the center of Norwich to continue on Rt. 5 North.
Continue following Rt. 5 North for about 5 1/2 mi.
Turn left onto Rt. 132.
Follow Rt. 132 for about 2 3/4 mi and then bear right onto Academy Rd.
Bear left at the covered bridge.
In 1/10th mile the Picnic Shelters will be on the left. (Look for the sign that says Union Village Dam)
Union Village Dam
2 Main St.
East Thetford, VT 05043
Office: (802) 649-1606
The Union Village Dam Picnic Area is accessible via I-89 and I-91, with I-91 providing the nearest access via exit 14 for Route 113 from the north and exit 13 for Route 5 from the south.
Last updated: October 7, 2026