Half Moon Pond State Park
Vermont’s Secluded Mountain Pond — Rustic Cabins, Lean-Tos, Canoe Rentals, Sandy Beach, Hiking to Moscow Pond, Green Mountain Foothills, Hubbardton
Half Moon Pond State Park is a state park near Hubbardton, Rutland County, Vermont, in the Green Mountain foothills. The park features a secluded mountain pond with a sandy swimming beach, rustic cabins and lean-to shelters in the forest, canoe and kayak rentals, tent and RV campsites, hiking trails to remote Moscow Pond, nature programs, and a quintessential Vermont wilderness camping experience.
Half Moon Pond is Vermont camping at its most authentic — the secluded mountain pond, surrounded by hardwood forest in the Green Mountain foothills, feels like stepping back in time. The rustic cabins and lean-to shelters tucked into the forest offer a classic New England wilderness experience.
The trail to Moscow Pond leads to an even more remote body of water — a pristine backcountry pond accessible only on foot, offering complete solitude and excellent wildlife viewing.
Things to Do
- Swimming — sandy beach on mountain pond
- Canoe/kayak — rentals available on-site
- Rustic cabins — forest shelter accommodations
- Lean-tos — classic Vermont camping
- Tent/RV camping — wooded campsites
- Moscow Pond trail — hike to remote pond
- Nature programs — seasonal ranger activities
- Fishing — mountain pond
Park Information
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Near Hubbardton, Rutland County, VT |
| Setting | Mountain pond — Green Mountain foothills |
| Accommodations | Cabins, lean-tos, tent/RV sites |
| Rentals | Canoes and kayaks |
| Beach | Sandy — mountain pond swimming |
| Managed By | Vermont State Parks |
| Coordinates | 43.6833° N, 73.2167° W |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Half Moon Pond State Park have cabins?
Yes — Half Moon Pond State Park near Hubbardton, Vermont, offers rustic cabins and lean-to shelters tucked into the Green Mountain foothills forest, along with tent and RV campsites. The secluded mountain pond features a sandy swimming beach, canoe and kayak rentals, a trail to remote Moscow Pond, and seasonal nature programs. A quintessential Vermont wilderness camping experience.
Last updated: May 2026
