Kill Kare State Park - United States

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About Kill Kare State Park

Kill Kare State Park is a day-use Vermont state park located on a peninsula at the end of Hathaway Point in St. Albans Bay of Lake Champlain, in Franklin County, Vermont. The park sits on roughly 17 acres of open lawn and lakefront and serves primarily as a swimming, picnicking, and boating destination, as well as the mainland departure point for the passenger ferry to Burton Island State Park. Originally the site of a private summer camp for boys, the property became a Vermont state park and now offers a sandy beach, a boat launch, picnic shelters, restrooms, a small playground, and panoramic views of the Green Mountains and Adirondacks across the lake. The park does not have a campground, so RV travelers visit for the day and stay overnight at nearby Vermont state parks or private RV resorts in the St. Albans area.

RV quick facts for Kill Kare State Park

Detail	Information
Full hookups	None, day-use park only with no campground
Dump station	Not available on-site, use nearby Vermont state park campgrounds
Max RV length	No overnight RV sites, day-use parking only on Hathaway Point
Road restrictions	Narrow rural approach roads on the peninsula, tight turns near the gate
Cell service	Generally usable on major carriers along St. Albans Bay
Reservation window	Day-use entry only, no overnight reservations accepted
Nearby RV camping	Burton Island State Park (boat-in only), Knight Island, and Grand Isle State Park on Lake Champlain

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RV Rentals Kill Kare State Park

Kill Kare State Park, VT, United States

How to get to Kill Kare State Park

Kill Kare sits at the tip of Hathaway Point Road in St. Albans Bay, about 6 miles west of downtown St. Albans and roughly 35 miles (about 45 minutes) north of Burlington via Interstate 89. From Montreal it is about 75 miles (90 minutes) south, and the closest fly-and-rent airport is Burlington International Airport (BTV). The final approach follows narrow, winding rural lanes onto the peninsula, so large Class A motorhomes and long fifth-wheels should plan turning room carefully, and trailer drivers should note the boat launch parking is shared with day-use traffic.

Best time to visit Kill Kare State Park

Late June through August offers the warmest weather, the best swimming conditions in St. Albans Bay, and full ferry service to Burton Island. Early September is an excellent shoulder window with smaller crowds, comfortable temperatures, and the beginning of fall color in the surrounding farmland. The park typically operates from late May through Labor Day, so trips outside that window are limited to off-season day access without services.

Jan 55 mm

27°F - 10°F

Park closed, day-use facilities shut for winter

Feb 50 mm

30°F - 12°F

Park closed, lake often frozen

Mar 60 mm

39°F - 23°F

Park closed, mud season on access roads

Apr 70 mm

54°F - 34°F

Park closed, pre-season

May 80 mm

66°F - 45°F

Park typically opens late May for the summer day-use season

Jun 95 mm

75°F - 55°F

Warm days, lake still cool early in the month

Jul 100 mm

81°F - 61°F

Peak season, warmest swimming and busiest ferry traffic

Aug 95 mm

79°F - 59°F

Peak season, watch for blue-green algae advisories on the bay

Sep 90 mm

70°F - 50°F

Park typically closes after Labor Day, day-use access only late season

Oct 90 mm

57°F - 39°F

Park closed, limited foot access only

Nov 80 mm

43°F - 28°F

Park closed for the season

Dec 65 mm

32°F - 18°F

Park closed, snow and ice on access roads

Things to do at Kill Kare State Park

Hathaway Point Beach Easy
RV parking available
The sandy and pebble beach at Kill Kare is the park's main draw, offering shallow swimming in St. Albans Bay with views toward the Adirondacks. Picnic tables and shade trees line the shoreline for afternoon stops.
Burton Island Ferry Easy
RV parking available
Kill Kare is the mainland departure point for the small passenger ferry to Burton Island State Park, a car-free island in Lake Champlain. Day-trippers can ride over for hiking, picnics, and a boat-in only campground experience.
Boat Launch and Paddling Moderate
RV parking available
A public boat launch provides direct access to St. Albans Bay for kayaks, canoes, and trailered powerboats. The protected bay is a popular paddling route to Burton Island, Knight Island, and Woods Island state parks.
Lakeshore Picnicking Easy
RV parking available
Open lawns and picnic shelters spread across the peninsula give RV travelers a relaxed lunch stop with sunset views over Lake Champlain. Group shelters can be reserved for larger gatherings.
Fishing in St. Albans Bay Easy
RV parking available
Anglers cast from the shoreline and the boat launch for smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and panfish common in the northern Lake Champlain basin. A Vermont fishing license is required for visitors age 15 and older.
Birdwatching on the Peninsula Easy
RV parking available
Hathaway Point offers open water and shoreline habitat that attracts ospreys, bald eagles, herons, and migrating waterfowl. Spring and fall migration periods are especially productive for birders.
Playground and Lawn Games Easy
RV parking available
A small playground and broad open lawns make Kill Kare a family-friendly stop for travelers with children. The flat terrain is suitable for frisbee, ball games, and easy strolls along the shoreline.

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