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Journey's End Swimming Hole
Johnson, Vermont
Foote Brooke
Swim, splash, and fish this half-mile of protected, forested stream in the hills above Johnson Village.
- Public access: Yes
- Activities: swimming, fishing, birding, photography
- Caretaker: Town of Johnson
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:
- Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
- Fields Pond Foundation
- Vermont Community Foundation Green Mountain Fund
- Lintilhac Foundation
- Rock Art Brewery
- Concept 2
- G.W. Tatro Construction
- Johnson State College Student Government
- Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife Public Access grant
- Vermont State Employees Credit Union
- Canute Dalmasse Legacy Fund
- More than 120 individual donors who cherish this special place
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 about 0.4 miles ahead on your left.
