It's a warm day and the sun is shining. What better way to spend a warm and sunny summer day than slipping away to a pristine hidden lake in Vermont? To help you have a spectacular and cool summer, we've compiled some of the best hidden beaches in Vermont. Pack a picnic; get your friends and family together, and take a summer day trip to these refreshing and impeccable beaches.

1. Brighton State Park (Island Pond)

On the hunt for "secret beaches near me?" Perched on the shores of Spectacle Pond in the Northeast Kingdom, Brighton State Park is a spectacularly clear and clean lake. Hidden by surrounding forests and hills, the lake is a private and secluded body of water that will make you feel like you've escaped from the outside world. It's one of the best Vermont beaches to visit.

Visit the Vermont State Parks website to learn more about Brighton State Park.

2. Emerald Lake State Park (East Dorset)

Emerald Lake State Park is a quaint and pristine small lake in southern Vermont located in the town of East Dorset. This remote beach is perfect for those who are looking for a serene and delightful little summer getaway. It's one of the most spectacular secret beaches in Vermont.

Read our previous coverage to learn more about the lake at Emerald Lake State Park in Vermont.

3. Alburgh Dunes State Park (Alburgh)

Located roughly 10 miles south of the Canadian border in the Champlain Islands, Alburgh Dunes State Park has a large and relatively isolated sandy beach. From the beach, you'll have expansive views of the Green Mountains and the wide-open Lake Champlain.

Read our previous coverage to learn more about the beaches at Alburgh Dunes State Park in Vermont.

4. Elmore State Park (Elmore)

The 219-acre Lake Elmore, part of Elmore State Park, offers visitors a remote and picturesque setting to relax, swim, hike, and explore. The park has beautiful landscapes and areas to wander and discover.

Visit the Vermont State Parks website to learn more about Elmore State Park.

5. Lake Bomoseen (Castleton)

Lake Bomoseen is the largest lake that is completely in Vermont, but the lake and park still have plenty of peaceful and hidden areas to explore including some of the best hidden beaches in Vermont. Located in Castleton, the park has great amenities for camping and hiking, along with countless areas to explore and hang out.

Read our previous coverage to learn more about the lake at Bomoseen State Park in Vermont.

6. Woodford State Park (Woodford)

Perhaps the most hidden of any of the beaches and parks on this list, Woodford State Park dazzles with its charm and isolation. Woodford State Park also has the highest elevation campground in Vermont at 2,400 feet. You'll find plenty of hidden little beaches on the surrounding lakes and ponds in the area. These beaches are the most picturesque secret beaches in Vermont.

Visit the Vermont State Parks website to learn more about Woodford State Park.

7. Crystal Lake State Park (Barton)

The last on this list of hidden beaches in Vermont is Crystal Lake which is found within Crystal Lake State Park and it certainly deserves its name. This freshwater lake has clear and refreshing water where you can cool off from the summer heat. From the beach, you'll have stunning views of the surrounding mountains that sit snuggled up along the sides of the lake.

Read our previous coverage to learn more about this pristine lake at Crystal Lake State Park in Vermont.

Have you visited any of these hidden beaches in Vermont? What are your favorite places to go swimming in Vermont? Let us know by leaving a remark in the comment section.

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