3444 Little River Rd Waterbury, Vermont 05676 Toll-Free: 800-658-6934 Summer: 802-244-7103 Winter: 802-479-4280 Season: Mid-May to October 15

History:

In the late 1700s, pioneers cleared fields and roads of rocks and stumps from the tracts now called Ricker Basin and Cotton Brook. At one time, a large settlement of 50 or so families lived in this area. The hard demands of the land and weather forced younger generations to abandon the farms. Today, old cemeteries, a sawmill, old town roads, bridges, and many cellar holes can still be found as evidence of a past community. On November 3 and 4, 1927 torrential rains and Little River's rising waters drove residents to their roofs. A second flood in 1934 spurred the construction of Waterbury Dam. Between 1935 and 1938 the Civilian Conservation Corps in cooperation with the Corps of Engineers constructed Waterbury Reservoir. Interestingly, the CCC camp was a fully operating, thriving community with more than 80 buildings, housing 2,000 men at its peak. Yet today, half a century later, only a few solitary chimneys and concrete foundations remain. In 1962, the Vermont Park Service began development of Little River State Park.

Trail System: There are 81 tent/trailer sites and 20 lean-tos that make this central Vermont's largest campground. Three of the four rest rooms include hot showers. A sanitary dump station is available, but no hookups. There are swimming beaches, play areas, a boat launch, ballfield, and miles of hiking trails.

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