Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)
Campground · Vermont · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Union Village Dam Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 65
- People per site
- 425 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Union Village Dam is a US Army Corps of Engineers facility located on the Ompompanoosuc River in Thetford, VT. Close to the towns of Hanover, New Hampshire, and Norwich, Vermont, Union Village Dam is a popular destination for outdoor recreation in the Upper Valley.Recreation
Swimming, fishing, and hiking are all popular activities at Union Village Dam. A playground, horseshoe pit, volleyball net, picnic tables and grills are available for all to enjoy. Family gatherings and events are also popular at our picnic pavilion.Facilities
The picnic pavilion at Union Village Dam can accommodate approximately 65 people. Flush toilets are located next to the pavilion, while portable toilets are provided at the beach area and picnic tables and grills are dispersed throughout the park.Natural Features
Union Village Dam provides a sandy swimming beach and over a mile of trails to explore on the property. Shaded areas and open lawns provide a variety of picnic opportunities along the Ompompanoosuc River.The facts
- 1 bookable site
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 65 people per site
- Loops: UNION VILLAGE DAM PICNIC AREA (VT)
Site types
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
1 campsite at Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)
Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 7:30 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVD Shelter | UNION VILLAGE DAM PICNIC AREA (VT) | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | — | 65 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From East and West:
Take I-89 to White River Junction, and take I-91N.
From the North: (Bradford, VT)
Take exit 14 off of route I-91, and turn right onto Rt. 113.
Continue up the hill on Rt. 113 for about 3/4 mile.
Turn left onto Academy Rd. just before the white church.
(If you reach the elementary school you have gone too far)
Follow Academy Rd. about 2 3/4 miles until you reach the covered bridge.
Pass through the covered bridge and take an immediate right.
In 1/10th mile the Picnic Shelter will be on the left. (Look for the sign that says Union Village Dam)
From the South: (White River Junction, Massachusetts, etc.)
Take exit 13 off of I-91 North.
Take a left at the bottom of the ramp and follow Rt. 5 North.
Bear right in the center of Norwich to continue on Rt. 5 North.
Continue following Rt. 5 North for about 5 1/2 Miles.
Turn left onto Rt. 132.
Follow Rt. 132 for about 2 3/4 miles and then bear right onto Academy Rd.
Bear left at the covered bridge.
In 1/10th mile the Picnic Shelters will be on the left. (Look for the sign that says Union Village Dam)
Union Village Dam
2 Main St.
East Thetford, VT 05043
Office: (802) 649-1606
Take I-89 to White River Junction, and take I-91N.
From the North: (Bradford, VT)
Take exit 14 off of route I-91, and turn right onto Rt. 113.
Continue up the hill on Rt. 113 for about 3/4 mile.
Turn left onto Academy Rd. just before the white church.
(If you reach the elementary school you have gone too far)
Follow Academy Rd. about 2 3/4 miles until you reach the covered bridge.
Pass through the covered bridge and take an immediate right.
In 1/10th mile the Picnic Shelter will be on the left. (Look for the sign that says Union Village Dam)
From the South: (White River Junction, Massachusetts, etc.)
Take exit 13 off of I-91 North.
Take a left at the bottom of the ramp and follow Rt. 5 North.
Bear right in the center of Norwich to continue on Rt. 5 North.
Continue following Rt. 5 North for about 5 1/2 Miles.
Turn left onto Rt. 132.
Follow Rt. 132 for about 2 3/4 miles and then bear right onto Academy Rd.
Bear left at the covered bridge.
In 1/10th mile the Picnic Shelters will be on the left. (Look for the sign that says Union Village Dam)
Union Village Dam
2 Main St.
East Thetford, VT 05043
Office: (802) 649-1606
43.79077, -72.25614 · 43°47'26.8"N 72°15'22.1"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 29 | 32 | 41 | 55 | 68 | 77 | 82 | 81 | 73 | 59 | 46 | 34 |
| Low °F | 6 | 8 | 18 | 29 | 42 | 52 | 57 | 55 | 47 | 36 | 26 | 16 |
| Precip in | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)
- Can you reserve a site at Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)?
- Yes, Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT) have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT).
- Does Union Village Dam Picnic Area (VT) have hookups?
- Electric.
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Contact
- Phone (802) 649-1606
- Email andrew.d.white@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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