The Champ folklore has captured the imagination of thousands of Vermont residents throughout the years. The folklore goes back to the indigenous Abenaki people, who had legends of mysterious creatures roaming Lake Champlain before Samuel de Champlain arrived. The illustrious career of Champ, in part to the sightings and extrapolation, has grown into the state’s eternal conscience, with an entire market dedicated to a dormant lake monster. Allegedly the lake monster(s?) prowled about in Lake Champlain for centuries, and to this day, much mystery and intrigue surround the myth of Champ.

Related Stories

Some Of The Cleanest And Clearest Water Can Be Found At Vermont's Lake Saint Catherine

Some Of The Cleanest And Clearest Water Can Be Found At Vermont's Lake Saint Catherine

The Water Is A Brilliant Blue At Crystal Lake, A Refreshing Roadside Stop In Vermont

The Water Is A Brilliant Blue At Crystal Lake, A Refreshing Roadside Stop In Vermont

12 Gorgeous Beaches in Vermont You Have To Check Out This Summer

12 Gorgeous Beaches in Vermont You Have To Check Out This Summer

What do you think of the legend of Champ? Let us know what you think by leaving a remark in the comment section below.

OnlyInYourState may earn compensation through affiliate links in this article. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Explore Vermont