Roxbury State Forest

Roxbury State Forest
TypeState forest
LocationRoxbury, Washington County, Vermont
Coordinates44°04′31″N 72°46′51″W / 44.0752°N 72.7809°W / 44.0752; -72.7809
Area5,509 acres (22.29 km2)
Operated byVermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation
WebsiteWebsite

Roxbury State Forest covers 5,509 acres (22.29 km2) in 3 blocks in Roxbury, Vermont in Washington County.[1] The forest is managed by the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation for timber management, dispersed recreation, and wildlife habitat protection.

Activities in the forest include remote camping, backcountry hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. In 2025, 52 acres (21 ha) were added through a bargain sale and funding from the Warren Conservation Reserve Fund.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Roxbury State Forest". Vermont Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Retrieved February 8, 2017.
  2. ^ McDermott, Beth (August 11, 2025). "Vermont family donates forestland to expand Roxbury State Forest". Burlington Free Press.