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Charlotte Town Beach

1375 Lake Road, Charlotte, VT. Open to the community from late May through Labor Day weekend, with picnic areas, a playground, disc golf, and tennis and pickleball courts. Parking fees apply.

Hours & Season

When the beach is open

The beach is open daily from 8am to 10pm. Beach attendants are on site 10am to 8pm to assist with parking, from opening weekend in late May through Labor Day weekend.

Swim at your own risk. The Town of Charlotte does not employ lifeguards at the beach — swimming is unsupervised.

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Sunset over Lake Champlain from the dock at Charlotte Town Beach

Parking Passes

Season and daily rates

Season passes go on sale online in late January. Buy online and your pass is ready at your first visit — no paperwork at the gate.

Charlotte Town Beach parking fees. Resident rate applies to Town of Charlotte residents.
Pass	Resident	Non-Resident	Buy
Season parking pass	$30	$60	Buy online
Additional season pass (residents only)	$10	$60	Buy online
Daily parking pass	$5	$10	Buy online

Two-pass limit for residents. Charlotte residents may buy up to two season passes. The second pass must be purchased in the same transaction as the first — an extra pass cannot be added later. Please list the details of every vehicle you plan to use.

Buy a Season Pass Buy a Day Pass

How It Works

Getting your pass

Season Pass

Bought online

Print your receipt or have it visible on your phone for the attendant at your first visit. They will hand you a beach sticker for your vehicle. Season passes are only handed out at the beach once it opens for the season.

Day Pass

Valid the day you buy it

A daily parking pass is only valid on the day of purchase. Show the attendant your receipt and they will provide a dated day pass — keep it visible on your dashboard for the whole visit.

At the Beach

Cash or check

Passes can also be bought at the beach with cash or check. Make checks payable to the Town of Charlotte and print a phone number on the check. Card payments at the gate are in the works.

Before You Go

Beach rules

These keep the beach clean and safe for everyone. The attendant on duty handles any infractions.

A current beach pass must be attached to your front left bumper at all times.
Swimming is unsupervised and at the risk of the individual user.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed at the beach or surrounding facilities — including the park area, tennis courts, playground, and ball fields.
Alcohol is permitted, but kegs and bulk containers larger than one gallon are prohibited.
Glass bottles are not allowed at the beach.
Open fires are permitted only in the BBQ grills in the picnic area.
Boats are not allowed in the swimming area — launch canoes and kayaks from the southern section of the beachfront.
Tennis courts are first-come, first-served unless reserved for a recreation program.
Carry in, carry out. There is no parking on either side of Lake Road.

At the beach

Address: 1375 Lake Road
Charlotte, VT 05445
Beach hours: Daily, 8am – 10pm
Attendant on duty: 10am – 8pm
Questions or concerns: Recreation@townofcharlotte.com

Amenities: beach green, playground, picnic area with grills, disc golf course, Little League field, and three tennis / pickleball courts.