alburg dunes state park

This is a nice beach with a great southern exposure on Lake Champlain. The water is very shallow for quite a way out with a nice sandy bottom all the way which makes it ideal for small children (as well as older ones) and elderly folks. There are a few picnic tables and fixed bar-b-que units available, if you get there on time. The only time I would not recommend going is when there is a strong wind from the south. The waves get quite high and the water can be quite rough. Well worth visiting on a nice day.

Just an hour drive from Montreal you'll find a pretty beach well worth the drive. And it's only 3$ per person.

This is a great place to relax a bit. The beach is nice and sandy, water is clean and clear and you feel like you have gotten away from it all. I wish I would have known that Kayak or Canoe rental was an option and I would have brought extra cash!! Bathrooms are portapotties. Lots of picnic tables and adequate parking to be had. Make sure to watch the sunset over the lake!!

we found poison ivy all over the place at the edge of the beach.Don't walk anywhere that isn't mowed ,and keep a close eye on your kids if they start to wander near the tall grass at the edge of the beach..This also means be VERY CAREFUL if you are looking for shade under the trees near the beach wherepeople often put picnic tables. When we told the attendants they said that there used to be signs .......We think they just don't wantpeople to know, Otherwise a nice beach but lots of algae in the water

We thoroughly enjoyed this charming little beach. Although a little tricky to find ,once there, it is most pleasurable. There is a lovely strip of soft, white sand beach, with picnic tables under the shade. If you are expecting to see "dunes" however, you will be somewhat disappointed, as the "dune" is more or less a cordoned off area - nevertheless the rest of the beach makes up for the lack of "dunes". We were there on a hot August Monday and there was plenty of space, tables etc for everyone. It really is "a little treasure" in the Champlain Islands. We will definitely be going back.

It is worth the drive to head up through the Champlain Islands towards Canada to visit Alburgh Dunes State Park! Its not huge, but its not tiny either. Best way to describe it is "cute" It can get busy but i have not ever seen it over crowded. The water is VERY shallow and as a result, quite warm too for VT standards. You can walk out at least 100 feet, sometimes more before it gets deep. Great for kids, or strolling couples. No changing rooms or food area, so you will have to change in the car or in the port-o-let. Bring your picnic or cookout. This is such a cool place. Just writing this review is making me think i will take the 45 minute drive to head back up again tomorrow

I had the pleasure of visiting this small natural sand beach at the northern shore of Lake Champlain. Didn't bring the beach chairs, but I could see this would be a very nice place to relax on a summer day.

We were just driving through the Lake Champlain islands looking for someplace to go. This was a fantastic place for families with young kids. Nice little beach where water is very shallow for very far out. Could also rent a canoe. Plan on going back.

Nice state park that has plenty of picnic tables, kayaks to rent, as well as grills if so inclined. Very popular place for families as the lake shore area is very sandy and the water not too deep. Lots of boaters, as well as swimmers!

We visited late in the afternoon, and while no one was manning the entrance booth, and we were on the honor system to pay, there were plenty of reminders to pay once we started to explore. There is a sand beach, pretty narrow, but we could only find one sand dune.

This is a beautiful state park. Depending on the time of day you visit it can be noisy-like any other beach- or very quiet and peaceful-after the kids leave! The ranger told us the water was up 17 feet higher than normal this summer making the beach area very small. On the flip side you can walk about 250 feet out on a beautiful sandy lake bed (normally the dune). We visited two different days in the same week. The first day the water was a comfortable 75 degrees or so. The second name the temperature had dropped and the water numbed ones feet. The sand is very clean and the park is well maintained. The kids loved being able to run around and play. This is a state park therefore a fee to get in. And don't forget your cooler!

This park is clean and has lots of space for swimming and activities. The water has been high but they are testing the water regularly. Enjoy a swim here!

We have been coming here for many years and this beach is a gem! And as members of our community have stated, the water is crystal clear and you can walk out on a sandy bottom for at least 150 feet before the water becomes deeper. There is a mixture of picnic tables, trees and BBQ grills. The view of lake Champlain is exceptional, however it used to be better since some people have built homes at the extreme end of the State Park which are now clearly visible. The park was pristine until those homes were built.The first part of the beach is for swimmers and a second part is for boaters. The problem is that when boaters cruise close to the dedicated swimming area that is cordoned off to boaters, oil from two stroke engines drifts right into the swimming area and contaminates swimmers. When you arrive at Coon Point, the State Park is on the left and there is a privately owned campsite and beach on the right. I'm told it belongs to the Palmer family. Beware of the Coon Point Psycho! This man operates the campground and owns land adjacent to the park. I was on the public road to the park on a weekday when I spotted a dozen wild turkeys in a field, so I stopped my car and was taking pictures when this psycho pulled up in a pickup truck behind me. Although there was plenty of room to drive around me, he menacingly pulled up just a few feet behind me as if he was going to ram me and he glared at me with hostile eyes. I could understand such an attitude if someone was hunting on private property, but I was just sitting in my car enjoying the view of the wild turkeys and taking a few photos. This madman also drives a semi-restored 1957 Chevy. Should anyone encounter menacing behavior by this deranged individual, I strongly suggest that it be reported to law enforcement. I did not and I regretted it.

A small little park, but a lovely beach. A few picnic tables and parking spots in the shade. The beach is shallow and you have to walk a bit to swim, but the water is crystal clear and sheltered from the wind!Also a very nice crew at the gate, always refreshing! They also take Canadian $$ so we didn't have to use an ATMWe missed the turn the first time, there are only one sign in each direction, so turn off at the first road south!

We should have purchased the 10 or 20 ticket book, since we were here so often during the 2 weeks we stayed in Alburgh.The park has an awesome sand beach, and the entry into the lake is shallow (great for little kids) and sandy.There are plenty of picnic tables, shaded and unshaded, and lots of room on the beach for sand castles.