Branbury State Park is located on the eastern shore of Lake Dunmore at the base of Mount Moosalamoo. The Green Mountain National Forest is its neighbor to the east. Historically, the 69-acre park operated as a farm at the turn of the century, then as a guest house, summer boy’s camp, and private beach and picnic area. In 1945, it became Branbury (Brandon-Salisbury) State Park. The 1000-foot natural sandy beach, clean, clear Lake Dunmore and the large open grassy areas make the area very popular for swimming, sunning, or picnicking.

The park is divided by VT-53. Camping sites are on one side of the highway in a heavily wooded area, and additional camping is located along the perimeter of a grassy open area near the beach. There are restrooms with flush toilets, hot and cold running water, and coin-operated hot showers. There is also a concession stand selling snacks, drinks, and beach toys.

Nearby hiking trails to scenic vistas, waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes, and streams provide outstanding hiking opportunities. Mountain biking trails are also nearby. There is fishing and boating on Lake Dunmore (canoe, kayak, rowboat, and pedal boat rentals are available at the park).

The TrailFinder website has a description and map of a hike at Branbury State Park.