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Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — East Thetford · Vermont · Union Village Dam
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Union Village Dam |
| Location | East Thetford · Vermont · Union Village Dam · 43.79077, -72.25614 · Map |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 of 1 sites (up to 15 amp where reported) Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 7:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | (802) 649-1606 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview 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. Recreation Swimming, fishing, and hiking are all popular activities at Union Village Dam. A playground, horseshoe pit, volleyball net, picnic tables and grills are available for all to enjoy. Family gatherings and events are also popular at our picnic pavilion. Facilities The picnic pavilion at Union Village Dam can accommodate approximately 65 people. Flush toilets are located next to the pavilion, while portable toilets are provided at the beach area and picnic tables and grills are dispersed throughout the park. Natural Features 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.
Directions, from the listing
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 will be on the left. (Look for the sign that says Union Village Dam)
From the South: (White River Junction, Massachusetts, etc.)
Take exit 13 off of I-91 North.
Take a left at the bottom of the ramp and follow Rt. 5 North.
Bear right in the center of Norwich to continue on Rt. 5 North.
Continue following Rt. 5 North for about 5 1/2 Miles.
Turn left onto Rt. 132.
Follow Rt. 132 for about 2 3/4 miles and then bear right onto Academy Rd.
Bear left at the covered bridge.
In 1/10th mile the Picnic Shelters will be on the left. (Look for the sign that says Union Village Dam)
Union Village Dam
2 Main St.
East Thetford, VT 05043
Office: (802) 649-1606
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Trip Card — Union Village Dam Picnic Area (Vt)
East Thetford · Vermont · Union Village Dam
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | East Thetford · Vermont · Union Village Dam |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 1 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251045 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.