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The 16,654 acres of this Vermont state park include the 4,083 foot Camel's Hump and liberal sprinkings of spruce. Known as `Le Lion Couchant` (the sleeping lion) by French explorers, Camel's Hump remains one of the few undeveloped peaks among the mountains of Vermont. Scenic trails to the summit, where an abundance of alpine vegetation grows. The Long Trail, which traverses the park, extends the length of the state along the Green Mountains. The park is open year-round, 24 hours a day.

Location: Huntington Vermont Telephone 802-241-3655

Other Vermont State Parks nearby:
(Groton) Big Deer State Park
(St. Albans) Burton Island State Park
(Vergennes) Button Bay State Park
(Huntington) Camel's Hump State Park
(Barton) Crystal Lake State Park
(Addison) DAR State Park

03/29 Coming to The Huntington area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run” race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors.”
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival Deerfield NH May11-12 Each year the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival lines up a wide variety of presenters to help educate the public on everything sheep or wool related. Your family can take advantage of the many activities taking place throughout the weekend.
Hebron Fair Hebron NH July27 Over 100 craftsmen, pony rides, children's games, rummage, lunch with homemade baked bread, silent auction, on the picturesque Hebron Common.