One of Vermont's newest parks, Kingsland Bay State Park is 264 acres of beauty, largely untouched by people. The park is home to the historic Hawley House, as well as the McDonough Natural Area with its many rare plant species. This property dates back to the first settlers in Ferrisburgh and had been home to Ecole Champlain, an exclusive girls camp, until the late 1960s. Visitors are welcome to go boating, fishing, and sailing in Lake Champlain and to hike the woods of maple and hickory. In the winter, park-goers can also enjoy cross-country skiing and the scenery of snow-covered mountains that surround the area.