Lake Willoughby
Lake Willoughby is a glacial lake located in the town of Westmore in Orleans County in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, United States.
A lake inside Westmore
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 4°, with about 115" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Westmore
Lake Willoughby is inside Westmore, which has 6 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 64–73°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Westmore. Green months are the mild ones.
Lake Willoughby
Lake Willoughby is a glacial lake located in the town of Westmore in Orleans County in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, United States.
The lake's southern end is surrounded by the Willoughby State Forest. This state forest includes Mount Pisgah, Mount Hor, collectively "Willoughby Gap".
- Type
- Lake
- Area
- 1,685 acres
- Elevation
- 1,168 ft
- Listed
- National Natural Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 27K a year
Where to stay near Lake Willoughby
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Westmore (6) and Burke (18).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lake Willoughby | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmore 67% vacation homes | in town | — | 6 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 339 | $330K | — |
| Burke 29% vacation homes | 12 mi southeast | 20 min | 18 8 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 1,646 | $341K | — |
| Barton | 4 mi west | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,732 | $201K | — |
| Lyndon | 14 mi south | 20 min | 8 2 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 5,628 | $227K | — |
| Derby | 14 mi north | 20 min | 8 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 4,456 | $225K | — |
| Glover 37% vacation homes | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 4 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,076 | $265K | — |
| Brighton 34% vacation homes | 10 mi east | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 1,251 | $164K | — |
| Newport | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 4,274 | $179K | C− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Lake Willoughby
Other well-known places within 65 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw50 mi MountainMount Washington
Big draw64 mi LakeLake Champlain
118 mi TheatreHaskell Free Library and Opera House
40 mi MountainMount Mansfield
225 mi Ski areaJay Peak Resort79 runs · 1,988 ft vertical
39 mi Ski areaStowe Mountain Resort144 runs · 2,390 ft vertical
44 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
56 mi National forestWhite Mountain National ForestPhoto credits
Mount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Champlain: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Haskell Free Library and Opera House: Thomsonmg2000, CC0 · Mount Mansfield: Original uploader was Calzarette (Joe Calzarette) at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Jay Peak Resort: Hanumanix at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Stowe Mountain Resort: Stevage, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Visiting Lake Willoughby
Is Lake Willoughby in Westmore?
Yes. It’s inside Westmore, VT.
When is the best time to visit Lake Willoughby?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 64–73°.
What is the closest airport to Lake Willoughby?
Patrick Leahy Burlington (BTV), about 57 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 116 miles.
Where should I stay near Lake Willoughby?
Burke (12 mi, 18 places to stay), Westmore (in town, 6 places to stay) and Barton (4 mi, 4 places to stay).
Tips from people in Westmore
No tips yet. Ask, or answer, in Westmore’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.