Taking a large dog to Vermont State Parks

The Vermont State Parks day use page says pets must be on a leash less than 10 feet or safely confined at all times, are not permitted on beaches or in picnic areas except at named parks, and are permitted in all campgrounds and trails unless designated otherwise. The Vermont State Parks hiking page says dogs must be on leash at all times on state park trails.

The Vermont State Parks camping page lists a $3 per pet per night fee, a 10-foot leash maximum, and no pets in cottages or most cabins.

The Niquette Bay State Park page allows leashed pets throughout the park except the sand beach, limits groups to four pets and lets pets swim only at Calm Cove.

The Vermont State Parks management manual says pets should display behavior appropriate to set an example, and a campers guide on the same site makes owners responsible for controlling dog behavior at all times. Ask any provider to show the dog calm around crowds.