Fequently Asked Questions

Friends of Waterbury Reservoir (FWR) is a Vermont-registered 501C3 non-profit organization committed to protecting and enhancing the ecological, historical, recreational, and community values of the Waterbury Reservoir.

There are many ways to support the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir, you can make a one-time or recurring donation to help preserve and improve the reservoir's ecological and recreational qualities. You may also get involved by volunteering your time at meetings or events, or by expressing interest in becoming a board member. Your contributions, whether financial or voluntary, are essential to advancing the organization's mission, which is led by dedicated volunteers committed to conservation and community engagement.

At the Waterbury Reservoir, visitors can enjoy several recreational activities, including swimming, paddling, boating, fishing, hiking, biking, picnicking, and camping. Because Waterbury Reservoir has many users. It's all of our responsibility to be respectful of each other, the reservoir and the wildlife. If we work together, we can preserve this beautiful resource for many years to come. Learn more about User Safety and Information.

Yes, you can camp at the Waterbury Reservoir.Camping on the water comes in two main forms depending on whether you want a traditional state park campground or a remote paddle-in experience.Located at the southern end of the reservoir, Little River State Park offers a classic state park camping experience right next to the water. There are also designated remote campsites scattered around the perimeter of the reservoir. These sites are water-access only. You must bring your own or rent a canoe, kayak, SUP, or motorboat to reach them. Remote sites must be reserved in advance through the Vermont State Parks Reservation System.

USGS is a great resource to find Water Levels. Lake Monster is a great resource to find Water Temperature.

This Waterbury Dam Spillway project aims to restore full flood control functionality to the dam by addressing structurally deficient radial arm flood gates (Tainter gates) and degraded concrete at the spillway at the eastern end of Waterbury Dam. The Vermont DEC Dam Safety Program is working with the New England District (NED) of the United States Army Corps of Engineers on the evaluation and design of this project, which is funded with Federal and State dollars. Read updates about the project and repairs at the link below.