Townshend State Park

A visit to Townshend State Park, located at the foot of Bald Mountain on a bend of the West River, feels like a step back in time. The park was constructed during the Great Depression by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Stonewalls, cellar holes, and old roads are evidence of such a past.

Park Amenities:

• wooded area
• 30 tent/RV sites
• 4 lean-to sites
• showers ($)
• picnic shelter with a fireplace
• hiking trail - Bald Mountain

Season:

• Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend

Directions:

• From the North - Take Route 30 South to the Townshend Lake Recreation Area; turn right over dam, then left at T-intersection. Park is 2 miles ahead on right. From the South - Take Route 30 North to State Forest Road. Park is 2 miles ahead on left.