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Molly Stark State Park
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2 reviews for Molly Stark State Park
This is an ideal campground for groups with non-campers, or people who want to camp without being too hardcore about it. It has beautiful grounds, a nice, easy hiking trail up Mt. Olga, easy access to Brattleboro and Bennington, hot showers, and even recycling on premises.
The campsites vary from open and grassy to secluded and wooded, so the degree of privacy you get is up to you. The rangers are always pleasant and helpful - unless you are making noises louder than a whisper after 10 PM.
If you live in a bright area, make sure you get out and see the stars at night. They have a large, open, grassy hill that is perfect for kicking back and watching the sky.
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Molly Stark State Park is a beautiful state park located just to the east of Wilmington. It's centerpiece is Mt. Olga, which you can take the 1.8 mile hike to the top and back (Just a hint: the .7 mile trail that starts at the ranger office is steeper than the mile long trail that starts in the campground). The view from the top is excellent. There is a historic fire tower at the top which you walk via stairs to the top of (FYI: The fire tower feels rickety at the top, remember it's historic). Up there, you can see the mountains throughout Windsor County and into NW Massachusetts. The centerpiece of the view is the ski slopes at Mt. Snow and Haystack. There is a campground which appeared very nice and well maintained. Overall, if you want a great workout, a great view, or a night with nature, stop by Molly Stark State Park and either hike to the top, pitch a tent, or both.