Winhall Brook Camping Area
59 mi northeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
Winhall Brook Camping Area is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont along Winhall Brook and the West River, seven miles north of Ball Mountain Lake.
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Lakes, rivers and beaches near Albany where swimming is allowed on public land.
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Hapgood Pond
60 mi northeast · USDA Forest Service
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking.
Surry Mountain Lake Beach
77 mi east · US Army Corps of Engineers
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.
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Winhall Brook Camping Area
Winhall Brook Camping Area is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont along Winhall Brook and the West River, seven miles north of Ball Mountain Lake.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
Hapgood Pond
Hapgood Pond Recreation Area and Campground is situated next to its scenic namesake pond, 13 miles east of Manchester, Vermont. Visitors enjoy camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, and hiking.
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
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Surry Mountain Lake Beach
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Ice Fishing
- Kayaking
- Photography
Stoughton Pond Rec Area
Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is a day use area located to the north of North Springfield Lake. Stoughton Pond is located off State Route 106 on Stoughton Pond Road in Perkinsville, Vermont.
- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia surrounding the park.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities
Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Picnicking
Moosalamoo Campground
Moosalamoo Campground is a small remote campground located at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo, near Voter Brook. A large mowed grass field in the middle of the campground is good for a variety of activities, especially for groups with children.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Hunting
- Swimming
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Albany. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for swimming near Albany?
Winhall Brook Camping Area (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 59 miles northeast of Albany as the crow flies. Next are Hapgood Pond (60 mi) and Surry Mountain Lake Beach (77 mi).
When is the best time for swimming near Albany?
Based on Albany’s average highs, June–August. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.