jamaica state park
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We stopped at Jamaica State Park for some light hiking with my dog. We were looking for a particular trail but missed it because the signs were not very clear. We eventually found our way to the trail that brought us to a peak about half a mile up. The views were worth the strenuous hike!!! There were multiple outcroppings that had various views of the surrounding landscape.
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This is a great park for hiking or biking. Nice fairly flat trail along the river. Very pretty views.
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We arrived on Monday afternoon and stayed until Saturday morning. The campground is well maintained, it is secluded and a relatively small camping facility with only 61 sites. They tend to be quite full on weekends, so by staying Mon thru Sat we missed all but the Friday night crush. The park is right on the West River (small river about 50 feet across at most and mostly rocks), the river flow is controlled by the Ball Mountain Dam, the flow is modest during the summer months. There is a small swimming area in the river which is really very nice and rather unique. We stayed at camp site # T27 which I would very highly recommend. It is next to a water spigot and close to the bathroom and showers... but not too close. T27 is a large site and is one of the most private sites on the campground. There are several trails inside the park, the West River trail is a converted rail bed which is very easy to walk and bike on and leads to the Ball Mountain Dam, Hamilton Falls and a scenic overlook. There is a very nice little store in town named the D & K Grocery where provisions and baked goods can be procured. Nearby towns within a one hour drive offer many nice side trips. You can also gain access to any of the other Vermont State Parks for free by showing your Jamaica Park hang tag to the ranger upon entry. If you go to nearby city of Manchester, which we highly recommend, do NOT miss the chance to visit Tilting at Windmills Gallery. They feature numerous New England artists and some of the work is simply stunning, really world class. The park offers ice and fire wood. Each site has a nice fire ring. At first we were a bit disappointed to see the fire ring instead of a fire place. But after using it we learned to appreciate the safety of the fire ring and the ease of using it for cooking. Showers required 5 quarters for 12 min, less can be used for a shorter duration shower. Restrooms were cleaned daily and well maintained. The park staff were all very attentive and friendly and they were also very professional. All in all this is a great forest camping experience that has it all. Reservations are available online and the Vermont State Parks web site offers photos of each campsite. We selected our site using the photos and we were pleased once we got there to see that we lucked out by selecting on the the best sites at the park. They are open from early May until Columbus Day.
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We walked the 2 mile trail from the campground, winding our way upstream looking for a place to wade into the raging river. All the photos on Google Earth are of this shallow creek bed with rocks everywhere, not the torrent we witnessed on July 4th, 2013. The kayakers had it wild and fast. The water was frigid on the 90 degree day, and too fast to risk getting swept away in. We stopped as we were so close to the dam that we never got to ascend it, maybe on a cool, Fall day in the future...$3 admission per person was reasonable.
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An easy trail up to the dam.Camping for tents and log cabins and hard standing for RVs. Playground for children. A swimming place. Good clean 'facilities'.What more can one ask for?
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My husband and I headed in and did 2 flat miles and then headed up the mountain for 1 mile to go see Hamilton Falls! It was a HIKE, but so worth it! We were proud that we didn't give up and achieved the goal! It was nice walking in along the river, saw some kayakers, lots of walkers and dogs! The falls are beautiful! Getting back out the hike down the mountain was a bit slippery with wet leaves, but didn't get hurt when I fell. Was a great 2 1/2 hour trip.
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Sons and I had enjoyed tenting at Jamaica State Park with Don and kids over 25 years ago! One weekend a year. Always chose a site with room-sized lean-to near the river. Attractive, interesting, well-managed, affordable, spacious, and fun ... with a broad array of possible activities. Flat-walking, hiking, swimming the West River, fishing, other sites and attractions in the vicinity. Finally we induced Mom to join us in tenting ... and she loved it! Then, 'tenting at Jamaica' become a couple's staple and we have stayed for a whole week, on occasion. Small capacity, tall trees, clean bathrooms and showers. Jamaica State Park is a keeper!
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The falls were beautiful and afterwards we hiked over to the dam and walked up the path cut into the side which was an awesome experience then hiked back. Gorgeous, fun trip.
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My son and I recently stayed in this park starting off in a tent site. The sites are very large. Big enough for a large tent and a screen house with room left over. We spent a day hiking the trails in and around the park. When we came back to camp in the late afternoon it looked like it was going to rain. We decided to rent a lean to in order to stay dry. The ranger applied our already paid for site fee toward the increased fee of the lean to. The VT State Park system needs to put this park at the top of the list for refurbishing the bathroom/showers. They are always kept clean but they are really in need of an update. When that happens I will gladly add the fifth star to my review.
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Jamaica State Park is a great place for a day hike. For $3 you can hike as much as you'd like all day. And that's just the thing---it's a great place to hike a lot or a little. It can be easy or more challenging. The level path that borders the West River is beautiful in any season, though fall is the most amazing. If you hike after a good rain the river will have an impressive flow. You can hike the level path all the way to the dam, which round trip is about six miles. If you want more of a challenge, take the one-mile uphill path to Hamilton Falls after two miles along the trail, which also works out to six miles. The path and falls itself are worth the extra time and effort. Whether you concentrate on the river or the constantly changing forest, Jamaica is an outstanding place to hike!