Hazens Notch State Park - United States
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About Hazens Notch State Park
RV quick facts for Hazens Notch State Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full hookups | None. The park is undeveloped day-use land with no campground. |
| Dump station | Not available on site. Use nearby Vermont state park campgrounds such as Brighton or Little River. |
| Road restrictions | Route 58 through the notch is a narrow, seasonal gravel road with steep grades; not recommended for large RVs or trailers. |
| Max RV length | No RV sites in the park. Base camping required at other facilities. |
| Cell service | Limited to none in the notch; expect dead zones in the mountain gap. |
| Generator hours | Not applicable, no camping sites. |
| Reservation window | No reservations needed for day-use access; Vermont State Parks campgrounds elsewhere open reservations 11 months in advance. |
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SuperhostBest time to visit Hazens Notch State Park
Late June through early October is the best window for RV visitors, once Route 58 through the notch has opened for the season and summits are clear of snow. September and early October bring peak fall foliage in the northern Green Mountains, along with cooler nights and fewer biting insects. Spring is muddy and the notch road typically remains gated until late May or June. Winter closes the through road entirely, so access is limited to snowshoers, skiers, and snowmobilers on foot.
Route 58 through the notch closed for winter; access on foot or by snowmobile only.
Notch road closed (snow); deep snowpack.
Notch road closed; mud season begins.
Notch road typically still closed; trails muddy and unstable.
Route 58 through the notch usually reopens late in the month; blackflies active.
Road open; biting insects peak in early summer.
Warmest month; best window for backcountry hiking.
Prime hiking conditions; watch for thunderstorms.
Fall foliage builds toward peak late in the month.
Peak foliage early in the month; expect heavy leaf-peeping traffic on Route 58.
Notch road typically closes for the season with first heavy snows.
Route 58 through the notch closed (snow); winter recreation only.
Things to do at Hazens Notch State Park
- Long Trail Hiking Strenuous
The Long Trail crosses the ridgeline near Hazens Notch, giving hikers direct access to Vermont's signature 272-mile footpath. Sections toward Tillotson Peak and Belvidere Mountain reward with sweeping views of the northern Green Mountains. Trailhead pullouts along Route 58 are small and best suited to tow vehicles rather than large rigs.
- Notch Scenic Drive
Driving the seasonal gravel section of Route 58 over Hazens Notch is the classic way to experience the park's dramatic rock gap. The narrow road winds past beaver ponds, mossy ledges, and hardwood forest. The drive is recommended only in smaller vehicles; leave the RV at a paved basecamp and take the tow or rental car.
- Fall Foliage Viewing Easy
Hazens Notch is one of northern Vermont's most scenic foliage corridors. Sugar maples, yellow birch, and beech light up the notch walls in late September and early October. Arrive early to find space at the small roadside pullouts.
- Beaver Meadow and Wetland Wildlife Watching Easy
Wetlands along the notch corridor support moose, beaver, black bear, and a wide variety of songbirds. Dawn and dusk are the best times to spot wildlife from turnouts along Route 58. Bring binoculars and stay in pullouts to avoid blocking the narrow road.
- Backcountry Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing Moderate
When Route 58 closes for winter, the unplowed road itself becomes a quiet route for snowshoers and skiers. The surrounding Cold Hollow to Canada landscape offers remote backcountry terrain. Winter visitors should park at plowed lots at either end of the notch, not in the park interior.
- Belvidere Mountain Hike StrenuousRV parking available
Belvidere Mountain, accessible via the Long Trail from near the notch, features an old fire tower with panoramic views stretching to Jay Peak and into Quebec. The round-trip hike is a full day for most visitors. Trailhead parking along Route 118 is more RV-friendly than the notch itself.
- Photography at the Notch Cliffs Easy
Sheer rock walls and a tight road cut make Hazens Notch a favorite with landscape photographers. Morning light catches the east-facing ledges, while late afternoon lights the western approach. Use roadside pullouts rather than stopping in the travel lane.
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How to get to Hazens Notch State Park
The park sits along Vermont Route 58 between Montgomery Center to the west and Lowell to the east, about an hour and 15 minutes (roughly 55 miles) northeast of Burlington and about 45 minutes north of Stowe. The nearest fly-and-rent airport is Burlington International Airport (BTV). RV drivers should note that Route 58 through Hazens Notch itself is a narrow, winding seasonal gravel road with steep grades and tight curves that is not suitable for large motorhomes or trailers; large rigs should approach the park on paved Route 118 or Route 100 and avoid driving the unpaved notch section. The road is closed in winter.
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