Camel's Hump State Park

 

The 16,654 acres of this Vermont state park include the 4,083 foot Camel's Hump and liberal sprinkings of spruce. Known as `Le Lion Couchant` (the sleeping lion) by French explorers, Camel's Hump remains one of the few undeveloped peaks among the mountains of Vermont. Scenic trails to the summit, where an abundance of alpine vegetation grows. The Long Trail, which traverses the park, extends the length of the state along the Green Mountains, The park is open year-round 24 hours a day.

Waubanaukee Indians first named it "Tah-wak-be-dee-ee-wadso" or Saddle Mountain. Samuel de Champlain's explorers in the 1600's called it "lion couchant" or resting lion. The name "Camel's Rump" was used on a historical map by Ira Allen in 1798, and this became "Camel's Hump" in 1830.



Areas of the Park:

An ecological area, for preservation of rare plants and wilderness habitat, is between 2500 feet in elevation and the summit, plus Gleason Brook drainage down to 900 feet. It is studied for the impacts of environmental changes, such as air pollution, on the forest.


A timber management and wildlife area, from 1800 to 2500 feet in elevation, protects the ecological area, encourages wildlife, and preserves the natural appearance of the region as seen from the outside. Uses include timber production, wildlife management, hunting, hiking, Nordic skiing, and snowmobiling.


A multiple use area includes the balance of the land in the reserve. Uses are farming, seasonal and permanent homes, and those listed above for the timber management/wildlife area.

 

 

 

 

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