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NORTH HARTLAND LAKE BEACH (VT)
NORTH HARTLAND LAKE BEACH (VT)
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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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  • Grill
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48 reviews

Summary

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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.

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4.8

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Ryan H

September 12, 2026

This space provided everything we were hoping for in regards to hosting our celebration of life.
The pavilion offered shade and cover in the event of inclement weather.
The bathrooms and playground are all relatively close which was excellent. The property was well kept and spaced out in a way that allowed ample room for our caterer.
Walking down to the dam was beautiful.
It was peaceful to have a moment to sit by the water and enjoy some of Vermont’s natural beauty. There are a few walking trails, a volleyball net, a picnic table as well as horsw shoe pits.
We would recommend this space for any gathering big or small.
Thank you to all who help maintain the land and dam.

The Hill Family

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Darryl P

September 7, 2026

We have used the area every year for a family reunion. Every thing is always clean

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Jordan G

September 6, 2026

Had many family reunions, birthdays and baby shower here . Exceptional space & staff are kind

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Richard L

August 24, 2026

Area was very clean and nice. Great play area for the kids and restrooms were very close. Great place for a wedding shower !

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Emily F

August 14, 2026

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.

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Sally R

August 10, 2026

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.

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Brian L

August 8, 2026

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

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Jaylisse M

July 19, 2026

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!

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Kayleigh H

June 20, 2026

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

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Kayleigh H

June 20, 2026

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

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Location & Directions for North Hartland Lake Beach (VT)

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

Elevation: 169 ft

Getting There

Directions to North Hartland Lake

From East and West:

Take I-89 to White River Junction, and take I-91N.

From the North: (White River Junction)

Take exit 11 off of route I-91, and turn onto Rt. 5 South.

You will soon pass the VA hospital and...

Nearest town

North Hartland, VT - 404 mi

About over 6 hr (408 min) to downtown

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.

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: October 7, 2026

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Population: 322

Nearby city: Manchester, NH

Approx. 62 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 371 ft

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