
Highgate Springs sits on Lake Champlain’s eastern shore and marshy flats — prime for sunrise/sunset lake vistas, wide wetland panoramas and migratory waterfowl shots. Visit at golden hour for pastel skies over the water; spring and fall migrations bring large bird concentrations. Access is roadside with small pullouts and refuge trails nearby (watch for mosquitoes in summer). Parking is informal; no fees. Expect cold winds in shoulder seasons and easy, low‑effort compositions from boardwalks and

Highgate Springs sits on Lake Champlain’s eastern shore and marshy flats — prime for sunrise/sunset lake vistas, wide wetland panoramas and migratory waterfowl shots. Visit at golden hour for pastel skies over the water; spring and fall migrations bring large bird concentrations. Access is roadside with small pullouts and refuge trails nearby (watch for mosquitoes in summer). Parking is informal; no fees. Expect cold winds in shoulder seasons and easy, low‑effort compositions from boardwalks and