Journey's End Swimming Hole

Johnson, Vermont

Foote Brooke

Swimming Hole
Swimming Hole
Swimming Hole
Swimming Hole
Wildlife & Watershed Protection
Wildlife & Watershed Protection
Fishing Area
Fishing Area
Swim, splash, and fish this half-mile of protected, forested stream in the hills above Johnson Village.
Dogs allowed on leash
Dogs allowed on leash
No cell service
No cell service
Danger, falling
Danger, risk of falling
  • Public access: Yes
  • Activities: swimming, fishing, birding, photography
  • Caretaker: Town of Johnson
Journey's End Swimming Hole Johnson, Vermont Foote Brooke

Journey's End Swimming Hole

Loved by generations of local residents and visitors, when the land next to Journey’s End Swimming Hole was put up for sale, the community reached out to Vermont River Conservancy and rallied together to protect this special place. Together, we protected 25 forested acres along Foote Brook, where towering trees are home to songbirds and deer yards, and the shady canopy helps keep water cool for trout and swimmers. Instead of finding “no trespassing signs,” visitors now enjoy permanently protected public access from Plot Road, and will forever have the chance to swim, splash, and fish along this half-mile of protected stream.

The town of Johnson owns the land, and Vermont River Conservancy holds the easement, working together to make sure these 25-acres will always be in their natural condition.

Explore the Spanish-language video featuring this site here.

Local Businesses

Grab coffee or a bite to eat at Jenna’s Coffee House on your way! If you’re coming through Wolcott, check out Slice of Earth Famstand at 1271 VT-15 for tasty berries, cherries, bread, and baked goods, or stop for a maple creemee at the Elmore Sugarhouse Store.

Conservation Details

  • River: Foote Brooke
  • Acreage: 25.25
  • River frontage (ft): 4,900

Funding Partners

This project made possible thanks to the support and partnership of:

Directions

From the village of Johnson (Route 15 / Main St.), head northeast on Pearl St, and continue up Clay Hill Road passing Johnson State College on your right. Turn left onto Plot Road. About 0.4 miles ahead, park in the small pull-off on your left.