North Hartland Lake Beach (VT)

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NORTH HARTLAND LAKE BEACH (VT)
NORTH HARTLAND LAKE BEACH (VT)
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Restrooms Restrooms
Playground Playground

About North Hartland Lake Beach (VT)

North Hartland Lake is a US Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ottauquechee River in North Hartland, VT. Close to the towns of Lebanon, New Hampshire, and Hartford, Vermont, North Hartland Lake is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in the Upper Valley.

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2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms Restrooms
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Grill
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Reviews (44)

What Guests Are Saying

North Hartland Lake Beach offers a fantastic venue for group gatherings, featuring spacious pavilions with ample shelter from the elements, clean facilities, and friendly staff. Visitors appreciate the well-maintained amenities like charcoal grills, picnic tables, and playgrounds, making it ideal for family reunions and company events. Some guests noted navigation issues with the address, but overall experiences were overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the beautiful scenery and enjoyable atmosphere.

Review Summary

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Emily F

August 14, 2026

5

We used the largest pavilion for a company event recently and it was wonderful! A welcoming and open space with enough coverage over the tables for most of us to get away from the sun when it was too much. The onsite ranger is always so helpful and pleasant. It's our second year using the Hartland Dam as the destination for our annual company bbq and it was perfect! We'll be back again.

Sally R

August 10, 2026

5

My family reunion was at the large shelter on the left and we enjoyed it immensely. The charcoal grills were on a concrete pad in front of the shelter making it perfect for serving. There were plenty of tables for all of us. The kiddos enjoyed the playground and swimming. For a large group the large shelter was perfect.

Brian L

August 8, 2026

5

Great place to have a group gathering. Pavilion provides shelter from weather , rain,sun, etc..
Grills,pic nic tables,rest rooms, trash..
Nice scenery too!
Well kept and friendly staff

Jaylisse M

July 19, 2026

5

We held my daughter’s first birthday here at the small shelter.
I loved the location- bathrooms and playground were right across the parking lot. The beach/ water access was a short walk and even shorter drive down the road. The charcoal grill was large and accommodated all the food we needed for 35 people!
It worked out excellently! Would recommend and would definitely come back.
One thing I can say is- you want to put the address as North Hartland Lake, not North Hartland Dam recreation area. That leads to an odd closed off fence about 8 mins away.
Hope this helps!

Kayleigh H

June 20, 2026

5

Ample amounts of space for kids to play. Clean pavilion and bathroom. I will not hesitate to rent the area again for future events!

Kayleigh H

June 20, 2026

5

Ample amount of space for kids to play. Having the playground was a plus. Clean bathrooms. Was perfect for our event!

Kelly F

November 10, 2025

5

Wonderful location for our employee picnic. Great restrooms, playground, grils etc.

Kelly F

November 10, 2025

5

Wonderful location for our employee picnic. Great restrooms, playground, grils etc.

Susan G

August 24, 2025

5

Our site was clean when we got there. The staff was nice as always

Susan G

August 24, 2025

5

Our site was clean when we got there. The staff was nice as always

Location North Hartland Lake Beach (VT)

Address:
112 Clay Hill Road
North Hartland, VT, 05052
United States

Highway access

North Hartland Lake Beach is accessible via I-91, with the nearest exit (11) located about 4 miles away. Route 5 provides direct access from both the north and south, connecting to Clay Hill Road.

Elevation: 169 feet

Distance to downtown

404 mi drive to downtown North Hartland (about 6 hr 48 min)

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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