Molly Stark State Park - Vermont

Address:705 Route 9 East
Wilmington, Vermont

Originally used as a farming area, Molly Stark State Park is another Civilian Conservation Corps project that opened in to the public 1960 as a State Park. The Park is home to Mt. Olga, which has an old fire tower at its summit, with fabulous 360-degree views to take in at the end of the charming hike on the tower trail. Autumn here is especially magnificent, when all of the Vermont woods turn to fiery shades of red, orange, and yellow. The camping area is certainly inviting as well, with 23 tent and 11 lean-to sites available for guests, as well as a play area and picnic pavilion. With all this along with numerous historical attractions in the area, is definitely worth popping in to Molly Stark.

Molly Stark State Park is named after the famous wife of General John Stark of the Revolutionary War. The park is located along the "Molly Stark Trail," Route 9, which bisects southern Vermont. Originally, the first settlers used the area for farming. During the 1930s the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) built fireplaces and a toilet building, but there is no evidence that this area was used by the public for camping even though local people may have used the land for picnics. The area was designated and opened as Molly Stark State Park on July 2, 1960. The park has open lawn areas, woods, and Mt. Olga rising to the east where there is an old fire tower with spectacular views. The area is very popular during the fall foliage season for its colors, and also because it is located on one of the more popular travel routes.