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23 Best and Fun Things To Do In Lake Champlain, United States


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Located on the U.S.-Canada border is this large freshwater lake that’s popular for boating, fishing, and swimming.

The area surrounding the lake also features several campgrounds and resorts, making it an ideal place to spend the summer.

The lake itself is a popular spot for wildlife viewing and birdwatching, and is home to many different species of fish.

The waters are also rumored to contain a mysterious prehistoric creature that locals have dubbed Champ, who bears a similar appearance to the Loch Ness Monster.

For those who prefer to stay on dry land, there are many beautiful towns to explore in the area around the lake, including the bustling metropolis of Burlington and the quaint mountain village of Stowe.

If you would like to find out more about what to do in and around Lake Champlain, consult our list of additional activities and attractions below

The 23 Most Popular Things To Do In Lake Champlain, United States

23. Barn Rock Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

22. Pelots Bay

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

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21. Sunset Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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20. Schuyler Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

19. Baie de Venise

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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18. Deep Bay

3.3 ★★★☆☆ (3 reviews)

17. Carry Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

16. Crab Island

4.0 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

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15. Willsboro Bay

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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14. Dillenbeck Bay

4.4 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

13. Converse Bay

4.3 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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12. Arnold Bay

4.1 ★★★★☆ (8 reviews)

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11. Bulwagga Bay

4.7 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

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10. La Chute River

4.7 ★★★★★ (13 reviews)

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9. Knight Island

5.0 ★★★★★ (1 review)

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8. Button Bay

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

7. Cumberland Bay

4.8 ★★★★★ (16 reviews)

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6. Shelburne Bay

4.7 ★★★★★ (20 reviews)

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5. Baie Missisquoi

4.6 ★★★★★ (31 reviews)

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4. North Hero State Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (49 reviews)

Location: 3803 Lakeview Dr North Hero VT

Tel:  802 372 8727

Web Address:   https://vtstateparks.com/northhero.html

3. Niquette Bay State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (283 reviews)

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Location: 274 Raymond Road Colchester VT

Tel:  802 893 5210

Web Address:   https://vtstateparks.com/niquette.html

2. Cumberland Bay State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (422 reviews)

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Location: 152 Cumberland Head Road Plattsburgh NY

Tel:  518 563 5240

Web Address:   https://parks.ny.gov/parks/34/details.aspx

1. Point Au Roche State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (664 reviews)

Location: 19 Camp Red Cloud Road Plattsburgh NY

Tel:  518 563 0369

Web Address:   https://parks.ny.gov/parks/30/details.aspx

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Lake Champlain, United States! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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