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The Catamount Outdoor Family Center (Catamount OFC) operates on the Catamount Community Forest (CCF) which is a Town of Williston Forest. As a License Holder with the town, Catamount OFC has a specific event and visit process we must comply with.

If you represent a business, organization, educational institution or large group and wish to bring clients, programs, students or groups to the Catamount OFC, we encourage you to reach out to us well in advance. Our team is eager to assist you in making your visit possible and identifying any necessary steps (applications, fees, and/or permits) to ensure a smooth and enjoyable time during your visit. Please contact us directly to start planning your experience at Catamount OFC.

For folks looking to visit multiple times a season or year round, we charge an admin deposit to hold those listed dates. If the entity bringing the group is utilizing additional Catamount resources (rentals, fire, indoor space, or other facilities) then additional fees would be accrued. We provide special group and educational rates, so it is advantageous to contact us early to secure the best pricing.

Please note that we do not have the capacity to support events and/or races during the Catamount Summer Camp season. For 2026, we ask that events and races be scheduled before June 6th and after August 17th.

Identify your Event or Visit type using the flowchart below. Contact us and tell us about what you hope to offer:

Email programs@catamountoutdoor.org
Include event or visit description, goals, size, and ideal date(s) and timeframe, if possible.
Be ready to schedule a meeting, call, or visit to continue planning.

*Please review the Large Event Timeline below for all events that exceed 50 people* -Temporary Event Permit (TEP) Level events must be submitted to the Town of Williston, at minimum, 2 months in advance of the event date.

We ask for minimum 2 weeks advanced notice for Group Visits but more time is always appreciated for planning and Certificate Of Liability (COI) turnaround.

Be ready to submit the following with your Event or Visit application:

S3 From (if tax exempt)
Possible Admin Fee or Event Deposit (see Fee Checklist)
Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI): If needed, please instruct your insurance provider to list both entities below as Additional Insured on the COIs they issue. The entities should be listed with the exact names and addresses provided. The Town of Williston must be named as an additional insured on a primary and noncontributory basis for both the general liability and umbrella policies. In the event of a claim, coverage through the Event Holders (AKA you) and Catamount Outdoor Family Center’s general and umbrella policies should respond first—prior to any involvement of the Town’s insurance as the property owner.
- Catamount Outdoor Family Center: 592 Governor Chittenden Road Williston, VT 05495
- Town of Williston: 7900 Williston Road Williston, VT 05495

Depending on the nature of your visit, you may be asked to submit additional items, including but not limited to:

COFC Fee Check List
Site map
Schedule for the event
Final Contract

COFC Parking Message

Catamount OFC main parking lot can hold ~75 vehicles. Parking is also allowed along the North Side of Governor Chittenden Road. Catamount OFC asks that any event that will fill our main lot has the following parking accommodations in place:

Minimum of 2 parking attendants to park vehicles efficiently and direct others to overflow parking options. Must maintain Emergency Vehicle Access by only allowing parking on the Northside of Governor Chittenden Rd.
Messaging to participants must include verbiage about carpooling if possible.