Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt)
Union Village Dam — riverside
Location: East Thetford, VT, VT
Price: From $65 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (2 reviews)
Season: May through October
Union Village Dam is a US Army Corps of Engineers facility located on the Ompompanoosuc River in Thetford, VT. Close to the towns of Hanover, New Hampshire, and Norwich, Vermont, Union Village Dam is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in the Upper Valley.Union Village Dam provides a sandy swimming beach and over a mile of trails to explore on the property. Shaded areas and open lawns provide a variety of picnic opportunities along the Ompompanoosuc River.Swimming, fishing and hiking ar
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets
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Union Village Dam offers beautiful riverside scenery with rock formations, swimming holes, and moderate hiking trails along the Ompompanoosuc River. Google reviewers praise the lovely walks, interesting landscape, and well-maintained picnic areas.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Wild Turkey, Red-shouldered Hawk, Ruffed Grouse, Barred Owl, Common Garter Snake, and Ringneck Snake are present in the area.
Insider tips for Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt): Fish the stretch below the dam for best results—stocked with rainbow trout, brook trout, and walleye Mountain bikes also use the trails; the north side of the dam has moderate hiking Book early as this is a popular federal Army Corps of Engineers facility
Skip Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt) if: You need hookups—this campground has no hookups. You want to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: North Hartland Lake Beach (Vt) (North Hartland, VT), Wildwood (Woodsville, NH), Stoughton Pond Rec Area (Springfield , VT), Campton Campground (Thornton, NH).
Cell Phone Coverage at Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt)
Cell signal at Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt) (East Thetford, VT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Union Village Dam is a US Army Corps of Engineers facility located on the Ompompanoosuc River in Thetford, VT. Close to the towns of Hanover, New Hampshire, and Norwich, Vermont, Union Village Dam is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in the Upper Valley.Union Village Dam provides a sandy swimming beach and over a mile of trails to explore on the property. Shaded areas and open lawns provide a variety of picnic opportunities along the Ompompanoosuc River.Swimming, fishing and hiking are all popular activities at Union Village Dam.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryFish the stretch below the dam for best results
stocked with rainbow trout, brook trout, and walleye
Mountain bikes also use the trails; the north side of the dam has moderate hiking
Book early as this is a popular federal Army Corps of Engineers facility
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From East and West: Take I-89 to White River Junction, and take I-91N. From the North: (Bradford, VT) Take exit 14 off of route I-91, and turn right onto Rt. 113. Continue up the hill on Rt. 113 for about 3/4 mile. Turn left onto Academy Rd. just before the white church. (If you reach the elementary school you have gone too far) Follow Academy Rd. about 2 3/4 miles until you reach the covered bridge. Pass through the covered bridge and take an immediate right. In 1/10th mile the Picnic Shelter w
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Union Village Dam fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Union Village Dam before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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