Yes. The water is shallow and wadeable, so dogs can walk right out, and reviewers describe great morning swims.

Is there a parking lot?

No lot at the beach itself. Reach it by bike on the Island Line Trail or the footpath down from North Street.

How busy does it get?

It stays quiet even in peak summer, since getting there takes a bit of effort.

Can the beach be closed?

Lake conditions can affect it. One visitor arrived to find swimming closed, so it's worth checking before a special trip.

When is the best time to go?

Summer mornings are the classic cool-off window, and the lakefront is a known spot for Champlain sunsets in the off-season too.

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Texaco Beach

Lake Champlain's tucked-away dog-friendly swim spot

4.4 · 17 reviews

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About this park

Texaco Beach is a small dog-friendly stretch of Lake Champlain shoreline with shallow, wadeable water and sunset views across the lake. It sits right off the Island Line bike trail, with a footpath down from North Street that keeps the crowds thin. Reviewers love it as a cool-off spot on summer mornings and as a quiet, scenic perch in the off-season.

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The highlights

Reviewers rave about the shallow water that lets dogs wade in safely and the classic Lake Champlain sunset views. It stays quiet even in peak summer because it takes a bit of effort to reach.

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Before you go

Access is easiest by bike via the Island Line Trail or the footpath down from North Street. There is no parking lot at the beach itself, so plan to walk or ride in.

Frequently asked

Can dogs swim here?: Yes. The water is shallow and wadeable, so dogs can walk right out, and reviewers describe great morning swims.
Is there a parking lot?: No lot at the beach itself. Reach it by bike on the Island Line Trail or the footpath down from North Street.
How busy does it get?: It stays quiet even in peak summer, since getting there takes a bit of effort.
Can the beach be closed?: Lake conditions can affect it. One visitor arrived to find swimming closed, so it's worth checking before a special trip.
When is the best time to go?: Summer mornings are the classic cool-off window, and the lakefront is a known spot for Champlain sunsets in the off-season too.

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