Alburgh Dunes State Park

Established in 1996, Alburgh Dunes State Park encompasses 625 acres along the shores of Lake Champlain. The park is named for its distinctive sand dunes, a rare geological feature in Vermont, more commonly associated with coastal environments. These dunes have formed over thousands of years from glacial till deposits, shaped by wind and water into the unique landscape seen today. The area has a rich ecological history, with its wetlands and bogs providing habitats for diverse plant and animal species, some of which are remnants from the post-glacial era when Lake Champlain was an inland estuary of the Atlantic Ocean.