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Reviews (11)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
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!
Location Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)
Address:
2 Main St.
East Thetford, VT, 05043
United States
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 mile.
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 miles 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 Miles.
Turn left onto Rt. 132.
Follow Rt. 132 for about 2 3/4 miles 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.
Elevation: 129 feet
5.2 mi drive to downtown East Thetford (about 9 min)
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: August 24, 2026
