Griffith Lake is a small

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and

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located in the towns of

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and

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, in the Green Mountain National Forest. The site lies on the

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. 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

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s 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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Forest Service Griffith Lake Info
Lakes of Vermont Mount Tabor, Vermont Peru, Vermont Bodies of water of Bennington County, Vermont Tourist attractions in Bennington County, Vermont {{Vermont-geo-stub