Ricker Pond State Park
National Register of Historic Places

Ricker Pond State Park

Groton, Caledonia County, Vermont
Listed
March 29, 2002
Type
District
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
02000277

About this property

Ricker Pond State Park is a state park in Groton, Vermont in the United States. It is one of seven state parks located in Groton State Forest. The park is just off Vermont Route 232. The park provides public access to Ricker Pond, a 95-acre (38 ha) lake in central Groton, and was developed in the 1930s by crews of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Activities includes camping, motor boating, waterskiing, fishing, swimming, paddling, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. The park is open between the Memorial Day and Columbus Day weekends; fees are charged for day use and camping.

Location

526 State Forest Rd.
Groton, Caledonia County, Vermont
44.24535, -72.24775

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When was Ricker Pond State Park listed on the National Register?

Ricker Pond State Park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 29, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Ricker Pond State Park?

Ricker Pond State Park is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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