Lake Pinneo

Windsor County, Vermont

Spanning a relatively small footprint of 52 acres, Lake Pinneo is located in east Vermont in Hartford, Vermont. It less than an hour from the state capital of Montpelier.

The Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital is around 11 miles away, and the Burlington International Airport is 90 miles away.

On the Water Fun

Lake Pinneo has plenty of activities to fill your days! For the days of relaxation and slow-moving, the lake offers stations of picnicking and grilling while close to playgrounds for the little ones.

Residents can also spend their days laying out on the soft sands and wading in the water of Lake Pinneo Beach located directly off the lake.

There is easy access to kayak, paddleboard, or canoe rentals that can be used to explore the waters of Lake Pinneo if you don't own one. Lake Pinneo does not allow for any motorized crafts.

Whether on land or boat, fishing is a favorite of most lake-loving residents! The most popular species are Largemouth bass and Skamania trout averaging around 16 inches long.

Around the Area

For the moments you would rather keep on dry land, Lake Pinneo offers an abundance of hiking trails and distinctions.

Located a short five-minute drive from the lake, Quechee State Park is a must-see for nature enthusiasts. The park offers self-guided and trekker hiking experiences from “easy” to “advanced” along paved and unpaved routes.

The most iconic destination of the park is Vermont’s deepest gorge, boosting a 165-foot drop to the Qttauquechee River. The gorge was formed by glacial activity approximately 13,000 years ago. Visitors can experience this amazing national landmark by taking a relatively easy in and out 2.7-mile hike.

If walking and hiking are not really your speed, there are also numerous biking trails offered along paved and unpaved routes. For the long haulers, the park offers a scenic 18-mile paved biking trail following the Ottauquechee River and climbing 676 feet along the way.

For those who prefer a gateway to the greens, The Quechee Club offers two world-class courses, known as Lakeland and Highland. Constructed in the 1970s, the course has seen the avid golfer to the amateur golfer on its mixture of well-groomed and scenic grounds.

Why Lake Pinneo?

Lake Pinneo offers a wide range of activities at different levels of expertise. From shopping amenities to outdoor adventures, the lake is a perfect fit for all ages to enjoy!