RV rental Wilgus State Park, VT: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

In spite of its diminutive size, Wilgus State Park is highly regarded for the beautiful scenery as well as easy access to the water. A small boat launch, suitable for kayaks, canoes, and flotation tubes, invites swimming, boating, and fishing on the mighty Connecticut River. The park office has canoes and kayaks available for rent, and it also participates in the state-run loaner rods program. When the office is not busy, the park rangers are known to help visitors with fishing basics. Anglers can expect to catch trout, bullhead catfish, and panfish, all of which are delicious when cooked over a campfire. The Pinnacle Trail is a short one-mile loop that leads up to a summit. Hikers are rewarded with a view of Mount Ascutney, Connecticut River, and New Hampshire on the far side of the river. The neighboring parks have several additional miles of trails for hikers and adventurers to explore. Mt. Ascutney State Park has a handful of long hikes, a couple of which are considered challenging. They’re well worth the effort; the challenging ones pass by picturesque waterfalls and terminate at different vista points with magnificent views of Vermont and New Hampshire. Nearby Branbury State Park has over 70 miles of trails that meander into Green Mountain National Forest and Moosalamoo Recreation Area. These trails meander and weave through dense woods, past fresh, bright meadows, and over babbling streams. Keep an eye out: many wild animals make their home in these woods. Though most hikers only glimpse them out of the corner of their eyes, they make their presence known by leaving hoofprints or pawprints and scat. A shortlist of wildlife here includes white-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, foxes, and raccoons.