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Griffith Lake

Coordinates: 43°18′10″N 72°57′33″W / 43.30278°N 72.95917°W / 43.30278; -72.95917
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Griffith Lake
Griffith Lake from the Long Trail
Location of Griffith Lake in Vermont, USA.
Location of Griffith Lake in Vermont, USA.
Griffith Lake
Location of Griffith Lake in Vermont, USA.
Location of Griffith Lake in Vermont, USA.
Griffith Lake
LocationGreen Mountains, Bennington / Rutland counties, Vermont,
United States
Coordinates43°18′10″N 72°57′33″W / 43.30278°N 72.95917°W / 43.30278; -72.95917
Basin countriesUnited States

Griffith Lake is a small lake and campsite located in the towns of Peru and Mount Tabor, Vermont, in the Green Mountain National Forest. The site lies on the Long Trail/Appalachian Trail. The area is maintained by the Green Mountain Club and has an on-site caretaker to maintain the tent sites, outhouse, composting toilets, and trails during the peak season. During that time, there is a $5 charge for the overnight use of the tent platforms and nearby lean-to shelter. As there are no 'safe' water sources, hikers should be prepared to use a camping-grade water purification system, or to boil their water.

Access to Griffith lake is through a combination walking/snowmobile trail. Horses, motorized vehicles, and mountain bikes are not permitted on the access trail.

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