North of Montpelier is Wrightsville Reservoir, with a long sandy beach and beautiful forests surrounding the lake. I’ve even seen bald eagles catch fish in the lake while sunbathing.

Just across from the entrance to Wrightsville is Shady Rill. Where there are a few pull offs and nice little swimming holes next to the road. Not too much of a climb to the water. Shady, and shallow at first, so easy to get in, with lovely cascades of waterfalls.