Gifford Woods State Park – Killington VT

City:
Killington, VT

Site Type:
Parks and Recreation, Forestry and Agriculture, Lodges, Ranger Stations and Visitor Centers, Paths and Trails, Campgrounds and Cabins, Comfort Stations (Restrooms), CCC Camps

New Deal Agencies:
Work Relief Programs, Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Description

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) developed Vermont’s Gifford Woods State Park during the 1930s.

“Development of Gifford Woods State Park began in 1933 by the Civilian Conservation Corps …  In 1933 and 1934, CCC crews constructed the park office and ranger’s quarters, picnic area, stone restroom building, trails, the park entrance and parking area. In 1939 the CCC constructed a camping area.”

Source notes

www.vtstateparks.com

Site originally submitted by Evan Kalish on April 3, 2015.

Location Info


Gifford Woods State Park
Killington, VT

Coordinates: 43.6740, -72.812

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