Popular and expansive local state park with 700+ acres of amazing hiking, biking, fishing, and catching view of one of Vermont’s largest waterfalls, Hamilton Falls. Jamaica State Park offers endless activities for families and friends alike, just minutes down the road from Green Mountain Magic. For outdoor enthusiasts of all skills and abilities, Jamaica’s a must-see local park experience.

Jamaica State Park
48 Salmon Hole Lane
Jamaica, VT 05343
802-874-4600

Interactive Guide
Trail Guide

Activities

  • Camping: There are 41 tent/RV sites and 18 lean-to sites at the park.
  • Hiking: Over 5 miles of maintained hiking trails.
  • Swimming: There is swimming at the Salmon Hole in the West River.
  • Boating: Boats and rafts are welcome, though there is no boat launch at the park.
  • Fishing: The West River is home to trout and small mouth bass.
  • Picnicking: Lots of great picnicking spots by the river. There is also a picnic pavilion that is available to rent for group functions.
  • Mountain Biking: Mountain biking is permitted on some of the trails at the park. Additionally, Mt. Snow’s bike park is a half-hour drive.
  • Horseshoes: There is a horseshoe pit at the park.
  • Volleyball: There is a volleyball net in the day use field.
  • Nature Program: This park offers nature programs. Please call the park directly for more information.

Top Stops

  1. Hamilton Falls: A breathtaking geological feature, the falls are beautiful and dangerous. The rocks are very slippery and a slip could be fatal. Swimming is strongly discouraged. Forty-one acres around Hamilton Falls have been designated a State Natural Area. Please do your part to protect the Natural Area by staying on designated trails and packing out your trash. Recommended access to the falls is via the West River Trail and Switch Road Trail, starting from the park’s main gate.
  2. The Dumplings: At this location on the West River, there are large boulders (glacial erratics) in the river. This is a popular “play area” for white-water boaters. A viewing deck has been constructed here to provide scenic views of the river.
  3. Salmon Hole: Great for swimming, this area marks the site of the “Salmon Hole Massacre” where a group of French men and Native Americans ambushed British soldiers in 1748.

Directions

  • From Jamaica: go 1/2 mile east on Depot St.
Hamilton Falls
Jamaica State Park
Bridge in Jamaica State Park
Hamilton Falls Signage