Townshend Pool

Townshend · Southern Vermont

A Townshend river-day page that complements the dam area.

Swimming

Wading and swimming

Access

Short river access

Parking

Calm

Water

Moderate

Footing

Slick

Light

Bright

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Open On Map Conditions Nearby

Good fit

Southern Vermont river-day depth

People looking beyond the main Townshend access

Warm-weather local swimming

Skip

The river is moving too fast

You want a managed beach setup

The access point feels too uncertain

Before you go

Treat this as a scout-first river page.
Keep it separate in your mind from Townshend Dam.
Use only obvious arrival space.
Treat the water pin as an approximate river point.
If the water is high, move on.

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