Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)

Union Village Dam
Union Village Dam
Union Village Dam
Union Village Dam Picnic Shelter
Union Village Dam Picnic Shelter

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Playground Playground

About Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)

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.

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Playground Playground
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Reviews

11 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.2

Overall rating

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Michelle L

August 22, 2026

Everything was great.

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August Billiau

August Billiau

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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Jack L. Sammons

Jack L. Sammons

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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Kevin Mabey

Kevin Mabey

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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Steven Bingel

Steven Bingel

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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Ann C

August 6, 2022

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Ann C

August 6, 2022

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Courtney J

Courtney J

June 24, 2022 Google Maps

Very nice park for walking or riding bikes.

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Courtney D

Courtney D

June 24, 2022 Google Maps

Very nice park for walking or riding bikes.

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Shianne D

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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Location & Directions for Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)

2 Main St., East Thetford, VT 05043 United States

Elevation: 129 ft

Getting There

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...

Nearest town

East Thetford, VT - 5.2 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Pets must be kept on a 6 ft. leash.
  • No pets on the beach.
  • Swim at your own risk.
  • Union Village Dam is a flood control facility and may be closed due to flooding during severe storm events.
  • For more information call:(802) 649-1606

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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