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2010/2011 new hampshire
State Parks Guide
Celebrating 75 years of
New Hampshire State Parks
EXPLORE. DISCOVER.
EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC
OF NH STATE PARKS
New Hampshire Division
of Parks and Recreation
www.nhstateparks.org
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2 Cannon Aerial Tramway
3 Clark’s Trading Post
4 Conway Scenic Railroad
5 The Flume Gorge
6 The Hobo Railroad
7 Loon Mountain
8 Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves
9 Mt. Washington Auto Road
S10 The Mount Washington Cog Railway
11 Polar Caves Park
12 Santa’s Village
13 Six Gun City
14 Story Land
15 Whale’s Tale Water Park
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Visitor Center— we’re located right at I-93 Exit
32 in North Woodstock, New Hampshire.
Also visit our website
or call 800-346-3687
Park SNAPSHOTS
Contents
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PARKS GUIDE
SEACOAST REGION
10Hampton Beach State Park
11Kingston State Park
11Odiorne Point State Park
12Wallis Sands State Park
12Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
Historic Site
2010/2011 • www.nhstateparks.org
WELCOME
4 Governor's Greeting
8State Map and
Park Locations
features
17Hopkinton/Everett Riding
21Historic Homes and Sites
29Think Outside the Tent
pARK STAFF PROFILES
14Ed Parr
Hampton Beach State Park
26Arthur Charbonneau
White Lake State Park
40 K
evin Donovan
Central Region
MERRIMACK VALLEY REGION
15Bear Brook State Park
16Pawtuckaway State Park
16Robert Frost Farm Historic Site
17Silver Lake State Park
MONADNOCK REGION
19Franklin Pierce Homestead
Historic Site
20Greenfield State Park
20Miller State Park
21Monadnock State Park
LAKES REGION
23Ellacoya State Park
24Wellington State Park
24White Lake State Park
DARTMOUTH/
LAKE SUNAPEE REGION
27Mount Sunapee State Park
28Pillsbury State Park
28Rollins State Park
29Winslow State Park
WHITE MOUNTAINS REGION
31Crawford Notch State Park
32Echo Lake State Park
32Franconia Notch State Park
33Moose Brook State Park
33Mount Washington State Park
For more information on the New Hampshire Division of Parks and
Recreation or to find specific information on a particular park, visit www.
nhstateparks.org or call 603-271-3556.
© 2010. The New Hampshire State Parks Guide is published for the New
Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation by Miles Media and distributed by
the New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development. Photography
supplied by Ellen Edersheim, Jerry Monkman, Marcy Monkman and Mike Pelchat.
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THIS PAGE: Sunrise at Odiorne
Point State Park in Rye.
on the cover: Kayaking on
Umbagog Lake at Umbagog Lake
State Park in Errol.
great north woods region
(Grand north)
35Coleman State Park
36Jericho Mountain State Park
36Lake Francis State Park
37Milan Hill State Park
37Mollidgewock State Park
38Umbagog Lake State Park
38Weeks State Park
State Parks
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Dear Friends,
State Parks
>> The New Hampshire State Parks System has 92
properties with a variety of natural, recreational and
historical opportunities. A few of these properties have
been listed to help you get started discovering what
New Hampshire's state parks have to offer.
New Hampshire State Parks open the door for year-round
activity. Trek or ride along winding trails where fresh air and
solitude are your companions. Glide along our lakes, ponds
and rivers in a canoe or kayak. Swim in the clear, cool water
at one of our sandy beaches. Camp under the stars or picnic
beneath a canopy of shady trees. Take a journey through
time exploring our historic sites. Snowshoe, snowmobile,
Nordic or alpine ski on miles of maintained trails. Enjoy the
beauty and recreational opportunities of New Hampshire
State Parks. Join us as stewards of these natural wonders
and help us to preserve them for future generations.
As Governor of the State
of New Hampshire, it is my
pleasure to invite you to
discover all that our many
state parks have to offer.
New Hampshire’s parks have
it all – majestic mountains,
sparkling lakes, rivers and
beautiful beaches.
First Lady Susan Lynch and Gov. John H. Lynch.
In the following pages, you’ll get a glimpse of just some of
the many activities our state parks have to offer: skiing, hiking,
swimming, kayaking or fishing in our pristine natural waters.
You’re sure to find something for every member of your group
to enjoy in New Hampshire’s state parks.
I know that once you discover our wonderful state parks, you’ll
want to visit again and again.
Sincerely,
John H. Lynch
Governor
NATURE'S PLAYGROUND: Climb,
paddle, bike or splash around at
New Hampshire's state parks.
Background image:
Monadnock State Park
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State Parks
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Experience Seasons
at Our Parks
>> Visit New Hampshire any time of year. Hike our
trails in the spring, sunbathe on our beaches in the
summer, take panoramic snapshots of our fall foliage
in autumn, and hit our slopes in the wintertime.
Background image:
Androscoggin River in
Mollidgewock State Park.
ABOVE: A family camping
at Pawtuckaway State Park
in Nottingham.
fall: Take an autumn stroll on a
path of bursting color.
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winter: Stop for a photo op
on a snowshoeing expedition.
spring: See the first of the
season's new blooms come to life.
summer: Hike one of the
Granite State's majestic peaks.
State Parks
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NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEER MTN.
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DEER MTN.
State Park Locations
MAP LEGEND
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In the pages that follow,
parks are listed alphabetically
by region and are numbered
to correspond with the
map legend.
Pittsburg 28 Lake Francis
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State
Pittsburg
Lake Francis
8Park
LAKE FRANCIS
145
State Park
LAKE FRANCIS
145
Coleman
State Park 26
Colebrook
Colebrook
26
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26
GREAT NORTH
WOODS REGION
(Grand North)
Errol
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Mollidgewock
State Park 30 26
Errol
Mollidgewock
StateLake
Park31 9 26
Umbagog
State Park
16
Umbagog
Lake 10
State Park
110
16
110
110
Milan Hill
29 State Park
Jericho Mountain
Lancaster State Park
WHITE MOUNTAINS
REGION
110
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Weeks
State Park
Lancaster
Moose Brook 16
PROSPECT MTN.
John
Wingate
7 State Park 24 Weeks
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Historic Site
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Littleton
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State Park 14
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21 Crawford Notch
23 Franconia
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12 Crawford Notch
1 Franconia
State Park
Notch State
Park
302 Lake
Echo
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State Park
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Cannon 11
Mountain
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DARTMOUTH/
LAKE SUNAPEE
REGION
112
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112
118
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25
113
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Wellington
3A
15 State
Park
Lebanon
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Lebanon
120
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12
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SUNAPEE
Claremont
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11Mount Sunapee
State Park 17
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State 10Park Beach
18 Pillsbury
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State
Park
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107
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107
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28
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Bear Brook
6 State Park
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Rochester
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202
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SEACOAST REGION
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MONADNOCK REGION
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Rochester
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Portsmouth
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WHITE MOUNTAINS REGION
21 Crawford Notch State Park
22 Echo Lake State Park
23 Franconia Notch State Park
24 Moose Brook State Park
25 Mount Washington State Park
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Concord
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Bear Brook
5 State Park
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5 Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
Clough
State Park
Manchester
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you're going to
love it HERE: For maps
and directions, planning tips,
and dining and lodging
information near our parks,
go to www.visitnh.gov.
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43 Odiorne Point State Park
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Exeter
4 Wallis Sands State Park
Pawtuckaway
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Franklin
Pierce
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Greenfield
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Portsmouth 32 Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
Homestead
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State Park
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Park
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1 Hampton
30 Odiorne
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State Park
Point State Park
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Exeter
31 Wallis Sands State Beach
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Manchester
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12 Miller
Farm Historic Site
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3 Greenfield
125
93
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StateState
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Kington
Monadnock
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28 Hampton Beach State Park
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Salem
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Nashua
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Robert Frost 26
Silver Lake
124
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Farm Historic Site
22 Miller State Park
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Monadnock
23 State Park
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Salem
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Nashua
Silver Lake
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Winslow
State Park
19 Rollins
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State Park
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NEWFOUND
LAKE
LAKES REGION
14 Ellacoya State Park
15 Wellington State Park
16 White Lake State Park
DARTMOUTH/LAKE SUNAPEE REGION
17 Mount Sunapee State Park
18 Pillsbury State Park
19 Rollins State Park
20 Winslow State Park
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White Lake
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6 Bear Brook State Park
7 Pawtuckaway State Park
8 Robert Frost Farm Historic Site
9 Silver Lake State Park
MONADNOCK REGION
10 F
ranklin Pierce Homestead
Historic Site
11 Greenfield State Park
12 Miller State Park
13 Monadnock State Park
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Moose Brook 13
116 Washington
Mount
State Park
State Park
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SEACOAST REGION
1 Hampton Beach State Park
2 Kingston State Park
3 Odiorne Point State Park
4 Wallis Sands State Park
5 Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
Historic Site
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great north woods region
(grand north)
26 Coleman State Park
27 Jericho Mountain State Park
28 Lake Francis State Park
29 Milan Hill State Park
30 Mollidgewock State Park
31 Umbagog Lake State Park
32 Weeks State Park
KEY TO SYMBOLS:
For a list of all New Hampshire
state parks in each geographical
area, refer to the lists following
each region.
- Camping
- Pet Friendly
- Hiking
- Swimming
State Parks
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Seacoast
Seacoast
Seacoast Region
The scenic New Hampshire coastline is
rich with history and beauty. With five
state historic sites, five state beaches
and the Rockingham Recreational Trail,
visitors can explore a fort, relax on the
beach or go for a bike ride.
Rochester
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Exeter
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107
Kington
State Park
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Fort Constitution Historic Site
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion
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Fort Stark Historic Site
Odiorne Point State Park
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Wallis Sands State Park
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Rye Harbor State Park
Jenness State Beach
North Hampton State Beach
North Beach
Portsmouth
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Kingston State Park
124 Main Street | Kingston, NH 03848
603-642-5471
Just 14 miles from the New
Hampshire Seacoast, antiques
shops and fine restaurants,
Kingston State Park is 44 acres in
size, and includes fireplaces, picnic
areas, a playground, softball field,
a sandy beach with swimming and
three game areas for horseshoes
and volleyball. The park accepts
reservations for business parties,
wedding receptions, children’s
groups and family functions.
The beach at Kingston
State Park.
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* Numbered bubbles in this guide correspond to featured New Hampshire parks.
Information on unnumbered parks can be found at the end of each regional section.
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Route 1A | Hampton, NH 03842
603-926-3784
provides year-round recreation,
with Atlantic oceanfront facilities
situated along miles of sandy
beach. The Seashell complex
includes a bandshell amphitheater,
public information services,
comfort station and first aid.
Activities in the park include
swimming, fishing, picnicking and
RV camping with full hook-ups at
the campground.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
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The Atlantic oceanfront at
Hampton Beach State Park.
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Route 1A | Rye, NH 03870
603-436-7406
At Odiorne, picnickers can
enjoy sweeping views of the
ocean, and explorers can uncover
evidence of our military past.
Other activities in the park include
boating, fishing, hiking, biking,
nature walks and cross-country
skiing. The Seacoast Science
Center, located within
the park, houses exhibits relating
to the natural history of Odiorne
and the seacoast area. (There is
a separate admission fee for
the Center.)
Biking at Odiorne Point
State Park.
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 11
Seacoast
HISTORIC SITES/MUSEUMS
RESTROOM FACILITIES*
Outdoor REcreation
Wallis Sands State Beach
offers oceanfront swimming,
views of the Isles of Shoals,
and a sandy beach that families
especially enjoy. Beach amenities
include a store that sells a variety
of items, food, and drinks; and
a large bathhouse with hot and
cold showers.
Water REcreation
Route 1A | Rye, NH 03870
603-436-9404
Winter activities
Overnight
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Jenness State Beach
375 Little Harbor Road | Portsmouth, NH 03801
603-436-6607
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Fort Constitution Historic Site
Route 1B, U.S. Coast Guard Station, New Castle 03854
603-271-3556
Overlooks the Piscataqua River and the Atlantic Ocean.
Ruins are seen today. Picnicking on grounds.
Fort Stark Historic Site
Route 1B, Wildrose Lane, New Castle 03854
603-271-3556
On New Castle Island. Named for John Stark, commander
at the Battle of Bennington.
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Route 1A, Hampton 03842
603-926-3784
Oceanfront facilities along miles of sandy beach. Band
shell ampitheater.
Route 1A, Rye 03870
603-436-1552
Great family location with Atlantic oceanfront setting. Sandy
beach for swimming and picnicking. Bathouse. Metered parking.
124 Main St., Kingston 03848
603-642-5471
Located on Great Pond. Families can enjoy many activities.
Volleyball, softball and group-use areas.
Route 1A, Hampton 03842
603-436-1552
Great family location with an Atlantic oceanfront setting. Ideal
for swimming and picnicking. Bathouse. Metered parking.
Route 1A, North Hampton 03862
603-436-1552
Great family location. Ideal for swimming and picnicking.
Bathouse, metered parking and lifeguards.
The Colonial-era WentworthCoolidge Mansion.
- Camping
*Please note — Pets: In some cases, pets are allowed only in certain park areas.
Check with the park for its specific pet policy. Restrooms: Restroom facilities may
include flush or pit toilets and showers. For more information, contact the park.
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion historic site
The Wentworth-Coolidge
Mansion is the former home
of New Hampshire’s first royal
governor, Benning Wentworth,
who served in office from 1741 to
1767. The 40-room mansion is one
of the most outstanding homes
remaining of the Colonial era. Its
stateliness and furnishings reflect
aristocratic life in Portsmouth in
the 1700s.
Winter activities: A=Alpine Skiing, C=Cross-Country Ski Trails, S=Snowmobile Trails
Water Recreation: B=Boat Launch, R=Boat Rental, F=Fishing, S=Swimming
Outdoor Recreation: A=ATV Trails, B=Biking Trails, E=Equestrian Trails, H=Hiking Trails, R=Pavilion Rental, P=Picnicking, W=Walking Trails
Seacoast region
Riding the waves at Wallis Sands.
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E=Store/Food Service On Site F=Visitors Center
Overnight: B=Cabins, C=Campground
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Route 1A, Rye 03870
603-436-7406
Coastal park with hiking and biking trails, tidal pools, boat
launch and Seacoast Science Center.
For more information about New Hampshire State Parks, go to www.nhstateparks.org.
State Parks 13
Seacoast
Merrimack Valley
Outdoor REcreation
Water REcreation
Winter activities
Overnight
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W=Pets Permitted* E=Store/Food Service On Site F=Visitors Center
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Rye Harbor State Park
Route 1A, Rye 03870
603-436-1552
Scenic views of the ocean, Isles of Shoals and Rye Harbor.
Fishing and picnicking with ocean breezes.
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Route 1A, Rye 03870
603-436-9404
Swimming, views of the Isles of Shoals and a sandy
beach. Beach store, bathhouse and picnic tables.
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site
375 Little Harbor Rd., Portsmouth 03801
603-436-6607
Colonial mansion with tours, gallery, year-round
programs and scenic views of Little Harbor.
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Historic Site
Manchester
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Escape to one of
Merrimack Valley’s natural
hideaways. Bear Brook
State Park is the largest
developed park in the
state. It offers everything
from equestrian trails to
camping, and thousands
of acres to play. History is
rich in this region with the
home of Robert Frost.
Salem
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park PATROL CHIEF | Ed Parr
41 years | Hampton Beach State Park
RAISED IN WARNER, at the base of
Mount Kearsarge and Rollins State Park,
Hampton Beach State Park Patrol Chief
Ed Parr has a strong appreciation for
nature at work. “Experience the sun and
moon rise. Observe the power of the
ocean at storm time. Sunbathe. Enjoy
the park’s concerts, fireworks, sand
sculptures and the Seafood Festival!”
favorite park spots:
■ The boardwalk at
■ The south end of
Boars Head because the main beach beyou can catch a
cause there's a view
breeze and enjoy a
of pleasure craft
one-mile stretch of
and fishing fleet in
sandy beach.
Hampton Harbor.
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157 Deerfield Road | Allenstown, NH 03275
603-485-9874
Bear Brook State Park,
with more than 10,000 acres, is
located in the southeast region of
the state. Miles of trails through
the heavily forested park, leading
to marshes, bogs, summits and
ponds, offer options for hikers,
mountain bikers and equestrians.
The 95-site campground is
remotely located in the park on
the shore of Beaver Pond.
One of Bear Brook's ponds.
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activity and focus
of special events,
entertainment and
park services.
- Camping
Bear Brook State Park
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 15
Merrimack Valley
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Pawtuckaway State Park
128 Mountain Road | Nottingham, NH 03290
603-895-3031
offers a variety of landscapes,
with something to do and see
for everyone. There are many
opportunities for hiking, with
trails leading to a fire tower;
an extensive marsh, and a
geologically unique field with
large boulders called glacial
erratics. The campground
sites line the shore of beautiful
Pawtuckaway Lake.
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Silver Lake State Park
Route 122 | Hollis, NH 03049
603-465-2342
spans 80 acres and its sandy 1,000foot beach curves along 34-acre
Silver Lake. Popular activities in the
park include swimming, picnicking,
and boating. Amenities include
picnic tables, kayak and
paddleboat rentals, flush toilets
and a park store.
Rock climbing at
Pawtuckaway State Park.
Robert Frost Farm historic site
Route 28 | Derry, NH 03038
603-432-3091
Silver Lake's activities include
swimming, picnicking and boating.
Hopkinton/Everett Riding
The HOPKINTON-EVERETT
RECREATIONAL TRAILS AREA
in Dunbarton and Weare offers 28
miles of trails with varying degrees
of difficulty. The trails are open to
motorized trail bike and ATV use and
are managed by the NH Bureau of
Trails. The property is owned by the
Army Corp of Engineers.
The Robert Frost Farm
was home to Robert Frost and his
family from 1900-1911. Frost, one
of the nation’s most acclaimed
poets whose writings are said to
be the epitome of New England,
attributed many of his poems to
memories from his Derry years.
Enjoy a walk along the Hyla
Brook Nature Trail.
The Robert Frost Farm.
Zipping up an ATV trail.
For more on OHRV riding in
New Hampshire, visit www.nhtrails.org.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 17
Merrimack Valley
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Off Route 13, Weare 03281
603-529-7112
On Everett Lake’s shore with a 900-foot beach. Fishing,
picnicking, boating, hiking and biking.
Hannah Duston Historic Site
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Exit 17 off I-93, Boscawen 03303
603-271-3556
Erected in 1874. Commemorates the escape of Duston,
captured in 1697 during the French and Indian War.
Meadows State Park
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603-895-3031
On the shore of Pawtuckaway Lake with camping, hiking,
pavilion, Boulder Field and more.
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Route 28, Derry 03038
603-432-3091
Home of poet Robert Frost, the two-story farmhouse
offers tours, nature-poetry trail and more.
Route 122, Hollis 03049
603-465-2342
Sandy 1,000-foot beach curves along 34-acre Silver Lake.
Park store, kayak and paddleboat rentals.
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Franklin Pierce Homestead Historic Site
Route 31 | Hillsborough, NH 03244
603-478-3165
Operated by the Hillsborough
Historical Society, the boyhood
home of America’s 14th president
is a spacious and beautiful,
federal-style country home. Built
by Pierce’s father in 1804, it
reflects the gracious and affluent
living of the 19th century. A
ballroom, which extends the entire
length of the second floor, was
used for entertaining distinguished
families of the state and nation.
Franklin Pierce's boyhood home.
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242 Island Pond Rd., Derry 03038
603-431-6774
1800 historic up-and-down sawmill shows New Hampshire's
forest products industry. Open some summer weekends.
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NH Route 4, Northwood 03261
603-436-1552
Wilderness setting. Fishing, boating, hiking, snowmobiling,
cross-country skiing and more.
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beautiful views of the
Greenfield
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Keene
State Park is home to
Chesterfield Gorge
Natural Area
more than 40 trails and
MT. MONADNOCK
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Mount Monadnock,
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believed to be the
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157 Deerfield Rd., Allenstown 03275
603-485-9874
Camping, fishing, hiking, biking, equestrian, with museum
complex, nature center and archery range.
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State Parks 19
Monadnock
Monadnock
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13 Monadnock
State Park
Route 136 | Greenfield, NH 03047
603-547-3497
603-532-8862
MONADNOCK STATE PARK
is home to 40 miles of maintained
foot trails, many of which lead
to the bare rock summit. Mt.
Monadnock is claimed to be the
third most climbed mountain
in the world. The mountain has
unsurpassed 100-mile views to
points in all six New England
states. The park also has a new
family campground.
try out a new tent or
spend a day splashing around in
Otter Lake at Greenfield State
Park. Tucked away in this 400-acre
park are ponds, bogs and a forest
that extends to the shores of
undeveloped Otter Lake. The park
offers opportunities to swim, fish,
walk, canoe, camp and picnic in a
variety of settings.
Fishing at Otter Lake.
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FROM THE FARM OF famous
poet Robert Frost to the estate of
politician and conservationist John
Wingate Weeks, you can take a
journey through time exploring
history at one of New Hampshire’s
State Historic Sites. Discover
the significance of 14 cherished
locations, each offering unique
experiences of tradition, culture
and heritage.
Located on the 2,290foot summit and flank of Pack
Monadnock in Peterborough,
Miller was the first state park in
New Hampshire. Three main
hiking trails ascend Pack
Monadnock to the summit.
An operational fire tower, used
for detecting fires, affords a
panoramic view of the
surrounding countryside.
Climbing to the Pack summit.
- Hiking
- Swimming
Hikers on the summit of
Mount Monadnock.
Historic Homes and Sites
State Park
Route 101E | Peterborough, NH 03458
603-924-3672
- Camping
State Park
Route 124 | Jaffrey, NH 03452
The Robert Frost Farm
Historic Site.
For more on Historic Homes,
log on to www.nhstateparks.org.
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 21
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Route 9, Chesterfield 03443
603-363-8373
Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area spans 13 acres. Great
opportunities for hiking along the gorge.
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603-478-3165
The boyhood home of America's 14th president reflects
the gracious and affluent living of the 19th century.
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Route 136, Greenfield 03047
603-547-3497
Camping, fishing, swimming and hiking available in this
popular park.
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Route 124, Jaffrey 03452
603-532-8862
World’s third-most climbed mountain. Camping and
cross-country skiing. National Natural Landmark.
Off Routes 10, 119 and 63, Winchester 03470
603-239-8153
Year-round trailheads. More than 13,300 acres of rough
forested terrain.
Rhododendron State Park
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From the birthplace
of statesman Daniel
Webster to Ellacoya
State Park, situated
on the shores of Lake
Winnipesaukee, the
Lakes Region has
a nice mix of parks
that offer historic flair,
natural beauty and
ample recreational
opportunities.
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Route 11, Scenic Drive | Gilford, NH 03247
603-293-7821
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Route 101E, Peterborough 03458
603-924-3672
Scenic mountain park with working fire tower, moderate
hiking trails to the summit and great views.
Route 119 West, Fitzwilliam 03447
603-532-8862
Wild rhododendron grove, walking path in NH’s only
botanical state park. National Natural Landmark.
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Route 119, Cathedral Road, Rindge 03461
603-485-2034
Near Cathedral of the Pines, nice spot for a picnic.
Trail offers a pleasant stroll to the reservoir.
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Ellacoya’s 600-foot-long sandy
beach, with views across the lake
to the Sandwich and Ossipee
mountains, is a great place to
spend time with the family for a full
day of swimming and picnicking.
An accessible bathhouse, with
showers and a changing area for
swimmers, is located near
the swimming area.
Ellacoya's RV Park campsites.
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Located on the shore
of Newfound Lake, 204-acre
Wellington State Park boasts
the largest freshwater swimming
beach in the New Hampshire
State Park system. The peninsula
nature trail features picnic areas,
designated fishing areas, plant
identification markers, and
spectacular views of Newfound
Lake and Cliff and Belle Islands.
Water REcreation
Off Route 3A, 650 West Shore Rd. | Bristol, NH 03222
603-744-2197
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Ahern State Park
Route 106, Laconia 03246
603-485-2034
On the shore of Lake Winnisquam. Enjoy fishing, boating,
picnicking, biking and walking.
Cardigan State Park
Off Route 18, Orange 03741
603-485-2034
A mountain road leads to a picnic spot on the slope of
Mount Cardigan. Trail to panoramic views on summit.
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Historic Site
Route 127, Franklin 03235
603-271-3556
The birthplace of one of our country's most respected
orators and statesmen.
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603-323-7350
The park lies along the shores
of White Lake, an example of a
typical glacial lake. Guests enjoy
walks around the lake on a wellmaintained foot path while looking
for loons or signs of beaver activity.
The campground is well-located
to serve as a base to enjoy many
activities in the area.
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Route 11, Scenice Drive, Gilford 03246
603-293-7821
Mountain views from the beach on Lake
Winnipesaukee. Pavilion.
Route 3, Laconia 03246
603-271-3556
Perhaps New England's oldest public monument. It
marked the assumed headwaters of the Merrimack River.
Governor Wentworth Historic Site
Route 109, Wolfeboro 03894
603-271-3556
Explore a pre-American Revolution northern plantation.
Artifacts reveal details about the privileged class.
Floating in White Lake.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Pet Friendly
Madison Boulder Natural Area
Route 113, Madison 03849
603-485-2034
One of the largest glacial erratics in the world.
Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1970.
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Sculptured Rocks
Natural Area 3A
Route 16, Tamworth 03886
603-323-7350
Great swimming, camping, fishing, boating and wildlife
viewing. Pitch Pines National Natural Landmark.
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LAKE
Route 109, Wolfeboro 03894
603-569-3699
On the shore of scenic Wentworth Lake. Swimming,
picnicking, hiking, fishing and group-use area.
White Lake State Park
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Route 3A, Bristol 03222
603-744-2197
A sandy beach on the shores of Newfound Lake. Picnic in
the pines, trails, volleyball and horseshoe courts.
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Apart from its great mix of
small towns, the Dartmouth/
Lake Sunapee Region is a
beautiful place to relax in
the outdoors. Pillsbury State
Park is remotely located with
several ponds for kayaking,
primitive camping and
plenty of hiking. Reach the
top of Mt. Kearsarge from
either Winslow or Rollins
State Park.
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5 years | White Lake State Park
WITH VIEWS OF THE MOUNTAINS
in the distance and the loons sounding
off, White Lake State Park Manager Arthur
Charbonneau questions what could be
more perfect. "I can be working anywhere
in the park and when I hear the loons on
the lake, I stop and listen," Charbonneau
says. "People come to spend a week
in this environment, but I get to do it
year 'round."
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on the lake in the
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hind the mountains
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on the shore.
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ThIS MAJOR recreation area in
the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee
Region offers year-round activities.
Enjoy hiking, swimming, picnicking,
boating, fishing and swimming in
the summer and fall months. The
campground offers lean-to and
platform sites for family
camping. Mt. Sunapee State
Beach is situated about a mile
from the campground and offers
numerous amenities.
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State Park
Off Route 103 | Newbury, NH 03255
603-763-5561
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Pet Friendly
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State Park
Route 31 | Washington, NH 03280
603-863-2860
Heavily wooded and sprinkled
with several ponds and wetlands,
Pillsbury State Park is one of the
more primitive and lesser-known
gems of the New Hampshire
State Park system. History buffs
enjoy exploring the park’s longabandoned and overgrown cellar
holes, remnants of early farm
settlement and lumbering of the
late 1700s and early 1800s.
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Off Route 11 | Wilmot, NH 03287
603-526-6168
WINSLOW STATE PARK
is located on the northwest slope
of Mt. Kearsarge. The picnic and
playground area is on a 1,820-foot
plateau with outstanding views of
the White Mountains and southern
and central Vermont peaks. A
one-mile foot trail leads from
the picnic area to the summit of
Mt. Kearsarge.
A pond and picnic tables at
Pillsbury State Park.
The view from Mt. Kearsarge.
Think Outside the Tent
Rollins State Park
Off Route 103, Mountain Road | Warner, NH 03278
603-456-3808
A 3.5-mile-long scenic auto
road rises from the park entrance
through woodlands to the parking
and picnic areas. Rollins affords
views that stretch from Mt.
Monadnock to the hills of New
Hampshire’s coastal plain. The
summits of Pack Monadnock,
Crotched and Uncanoonuc
Mountains, the hills of central
Massachusetts, and the Boston
skyline are visible on the horizon.
- Camping
Winslow State Park
- Hiking
- Swimming
Hiking in Rollins State Park.
TIRED OF SLEEPING in a tent?
Looking for a different type of
camping experience? Find a
softer way to camp. From yurts
– or canvas-sided structures – to
cabins, platforms to lean-tos, New
Hampshire’s state parks have
several options that offer campers
a new way of camping. We offer
options for almost anyone.
A yurt at Milan Hill
State Park in Milan.
For more on Camping,
log on to www.nhstateparks.org.
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 29
White Mountains
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Part of Gile State Forest. Has a memorial to Walter C.
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Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
Routes 3A & 118, Groton 03241
603-485-2034
An example of nature’s powerful yet delicate artistry,
geologically interesting glacial potholes.
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Route 114, North Sutton 03260
603-927-4724
Swim in beautiful Kezar Lake where tall pine trees shade
picnic sites near the beach.
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Memorial
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State Park
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State Park
2059 US Route 302 | Harts Location, NH 03812
603-374-2272
This 5,775-acre park, located
in the White Mountains, offers
popular family hikes to unique cliffs
and brisk waterfalls including the
highest in the state, Arethusa Falls.
There are picnicking areas, parking
for hiking and scenic pull-offs, as
well as Dry River Campground
offering 36 wooded sites.
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Hiking at Arethusa Falls.
Off Route 11, Kearsage Mountain Road, Wilmot 03287
603-526-6168
A one-mile foot trail leads from the picnic area to the
1,820-foot summit of the NW slope of Mount Kearsarge.
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Off Route 103, Warner 03278
603-456-3808
Scenic auto road up Mount Kearsarge through woodlands
to a picnic site, parking and hiking trails.
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Route 31, Washington 03280
603-863-2860
Primitive, lesser-known gem. Camping, hiking, biking,
canoeing, fishing and wildlife viewing.
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Forest Lake
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Route 103, Newbury 03255
603-763-5561
Offering year-round activities from swimming, camping,
hiking to skiing.
Rollins State Park
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The White Mountains
Region is a popular
location for those looking for a great day trip.
There are several day
hikes throughout the
region. Be sure to visit
Franconia Notch State
Park’s Flume Gorge
and Cannon Mountain
Aerial Tramway.
Mount Washington
State Park sits atop
Mount Washington,
the highest peak in
the Northeast.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 31
White Mountains
White Mountains
22 Echo Lake
State Park
Off Route 302 | North Conway, NH 03860
603-356-2672
ECHO LAKE IS A great place
to take the family for a swim or
picnic. A scenic trail around the
lake provides great views of sheer,
700-foot Cathedral Ledge which
towers over the lake. A mile-long
auto road and hiking trails lead to
the top of Cathedral Ledge with
views across the Saco River Valley.
A scenic look at White Horse Ledge,
Cathedral Ledge and Echo Lake.
23 Franconia Notch
State Park
Route 93 | Franconia/Lincoln, NH 03580
603-745-8391
Franconia Notch State
Park is a spectacular mountain
pass traversed between the
high peaks of the Kinsman and
Franconia mountain ranges. This
popular park offers a multitude
of recreational opportunities
including camping and discovering
geological wonders. The park is
home to the Flume Gorge and
Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
24 Moose Brook
State Park
Off Route 2, Jimtown Road | Gorham, NH 03581
603-466-3860
Just north of the Presidential
Range, Moose Brook State Park
is an area of unparalleled scenery.
Moose Brook flows through the
park, and after passing through a
shallow warming pool, feeds the
swimming area with cool, clear
mountain water. The park is also
ideal for fishing in the Peabody
and Moose rivers, picnicking
and exploring on foot or
mountain bike.
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Mountain biking at Moose
Brook State Park.
State Park
Route 302 | Sargent’s Purchase, NH 03589
603-466-3347
This 59-acre parcel, perched
on the summit of the Northeast’s
highest peak, is surrounded by the
extensive White Mountain National
Forest. On a clear day, views from
the 6,288-foot summit extend
beyond New Hampshire as far as
130 miles to Vermont, New York,
Massachusetts, Maine, Quebec
and the Atlantic Ocean.
Ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway or stroll the path to the Flume Gorge.
A view from the Northeast's
highest peak.
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 33
White Mountains
Great North Woods
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2059 U.S. Rte. 302, Harts Location 03812
603-374-2272
Hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, camping and historic
Willey House in scenic mountain pass.
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Lancaster
Off Route 302, Conway 03818
603-356-2672
Mountain lake, beach, boating and fishing. Scenic views
of White Mountain and Cathedral Ledge.
Eisenhower Memorial Wayside
Route 302, Carroll 03598
603-485-2034
This seven-acre memorial park honors President
Eisenhower. Views are a short walk away. Picnicking.
Off NH Route 116, Dalton 03598
603-837-9150
A mountain lake and 200-foot sandy beach in woodland
setting. Many activities, group-use area and playground.
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I-93, Route 3, Franconia 03580
603-823-8800
Rich in history and natural wonders. The park includes
two attractions, two campgrounds and two lakes.
Lake Tarleton State Park
Route 25C, Piermont 03779
603-485-2034
Undeveloped park with beautiful views, picnicking,
fishing and hunting in stunning surroundings.
WE
Route 2, Jimtown Road, Gorham 03581
603-466-3860
Swim in clear water against a scenic mountain backdrop.
Camping, picnicking, trout fishing, hiking and trails.
Mount Washington State Park
Weeks
State Park 32
PROSPECT MTN.
3
116
Nansen
Wayside Park
27
Jericho Mountain
State Park 16
With five state park
campgrounds, the
Great North Woods is
the perfect place to escape
to. No matter what your
recreational preference is,
this region is full of grand
adventure, from amazing
fishing to riding ATVs.
Moose Brook
State Park
2
W
Forest Lake State Park
Moose Brook State Park
110
Milan Hill
State Park 29
Echo Lake State Park
Franconia Notch State Park
26
Dixville Notch
16
State Park
Errol
Mollidgewock
State Park 30 26
Androscoggin
31
Wayside Park
Umbagog Lake
16
State Park
Routes 10 & 25, Haverhill 03765
603-485-2034
Diverse habitats on the banks of Connecticut River.
Picnicking, fishing and boat launch.
Crawford Notch State Park
Great North
Woods Region
(Grand north)
Coleman 26
State Park
3
26 Coleman
State Park
Route 26 | Stewartstown, NH 03576
603-237-5382
COLEMAN STATE PARK LIES
on the shore of Little Diamond
Pond. There is excellent trout
fishing in Little Diamond Pond
and nearby streams makes
Coleman an excellent location
for fishing enthusiasts. The park
is also a good base for fall hunting
with a campground that offers
25 campsites.
Coleman State Park is a
favorite for fishing.
WEF
Route 302, Sargents Purchase 03589
603-466-3347
Amazing views on the summit of Northeast’s highest
peak. Visitor center and historic TipTop House.
Deer Mountain
Campground
3
White Mountains Region
P Bedell Bridge Historic Site
H,P,W
DEER MTN.
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 35
Great North Woods
Great North Woods
27 Jericho Mountain
State Park
Route 110 | Berlin, NH 03570
603-271-3254
29 Milan Hill
State Park
Route 110B | Milan, NH 03588
603-466-3860
JERICHO MOUNTAIN STATE
PARK provides opportunities
for miles of trail riding for ATV,
UTV, trail bike and snowmobile
enthusiasts alike. Open to the
public, but still in development,
the park will continue to have more
miles added to the trail network
over the next several years.
MILAN HILL STATE PARK
is located near popular areas
for hiking, picnicking, fishing,
canoeing, kayaking and wildlife
viewing. From this hilltop
campground, and the fire tower
located there, you can get a
complete view of the mountain
ranges. The park has four
camping yurts.
Riding an ATV at Jericho
Mountain State Park.
28 Lake Francis
State Park
439 River Rd. | Pittsburg, NH 03592
603-538-6965
- Swimming
State Park
Mollidgewock State
Park lies along the shore of
the Androscoggin River, within
Thirteen Mile Woods Scenic Area.
The park offers great canoeing
and kayaking opportunities for
both novice and expert paddlers.
The area is a favorite of fishing
enthusiasts and is popular for
watching moose and other wildlife.
Kayaking on Lake Francis.
- Hiking
30 Mollidgewock
Route 16 | Errol, NH 03579
603-482-3373
Lake Francis is a 2,000-acre
lake near the Connecticut Lakes
of the Great North Woods Region.
Hunters and anglers enjoy this
park as a base for their respective
activities. Canoeists enjoy
exploring the upper part of the
Connecticut River. Campers enjoy
the wilderness. A boat launch is
located in the park.
- Camping
Morning fog and the Percy Peaks
from the fire tower at Milan Hill.
Fly-fishing in the
Androscoggin River.
- Pet Friendly
State Parks 37
Great North Woods
Great North Woods
32 Weeks
A cottage at Umbagog Lake
State Park.
STATE PARK
F
Great North Woods region
P Androscoggin Wayside Park
Outdoor REcreation
Umbagog Lake State Park
is one of the more recently
acquired parks in the state system.
The park includes a base park
campground with 27 sites, three
cabins, and 33 remote campsites
in isolated locations around
Umbagog Lake accessible only by
boat. Wildlife viewing at Umbagog
includes a variety of birds, deer
and moose.
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Pet Friendly
Route 16, Errol 03579
603-538-6707
Along the Androscoggin River within the Thirteen Mile
Woods. Picnicking, fishing and canoeing.
•
Beaver Brook Falls Wayside
H,P
•
Coleman State Park
Route 145, Colebrook 03576
603-538-6707
A scenic waterfall in the Great North Woods. A hidden
gem in a serene spot for picnicking and hiking.
W
W
C
C,S
B,R,F
C
S
F
P
H,P,W
S
B,F,S
A,B,R,P
C
C,S
B,R,F
R,P,W
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Lake Francis State Park
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H,P,W
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Milan Hill State Park
W
Mollidgewock State Park
W
603-788-4004
- Camping
H,R,P
Off Route 3 | Lancaster, NH 03584
Built at the direction of
John Wingate Weeks, leading
conservationist, U.S. Congressman,
U.S. Senator, and Secretary of War
under Presidents Harding and
Coolidge. The house and grounds,
located on the summit of Mount
Prospect, provide a 360-degree
panorama of mountain splendor,
including the Presidential Range
of the White Mountains, the
Green Mountains of Vermont, the
Kilkenny Range, the Percy Peaks
and the upper Connecticut Valley.
=Pets Permitted*
W
Water REcreation
Route 26 | Cambridge, NH 03579
603-482-7795
Winter activities
State Park
Overnight
31 Umbagog Lake
KEY TO SYMBOLS:
A glimpse of the Weeks Lodge.
C
B,R,F
P
WF
Route 26, Stewartstown 03597
603-237-5382
Near Little Diamond Pond. Camping, fishing, hunting,
boating and snowmobiling.
Deer Mountain Campground
W
Dixville Notch State Park
W
Jericho Mountain State Park
W
5309 N. Main St., Pittsburg 03592
603-538-6965
In Connecticut Lakes State Forest. Great for moose
watching. Fireplace, picnicking, flat area and parking.
Route 26, Dixville Notch 03576
603-538-6707
Rugged mountain pass with a scenic gorge on two
brooks. Hiking and picnicking in a picturesque location.
Jericho Lake Road, Off Route 110, Berlin 03570
603-271-3254
Trail riding for ATV, UTV, trail bike and snowmobiling. Also
enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing and picnicking.
WEF
439 River Rd., Pittsburg 03592
603-538-6965
Excellent fishing, canoeing, hunting and camping in the
wilderness of the Connecticut Lakes Region.
Route 16, Milan 03588
603-466-3860
Hiking, primitive camping, yurts and wildlife viewing.
Scenic views from fire tower.
603-482-3373
Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, wildlife viewing, and
primitive camping along the Androscoggin River.
State Parks 39
Great North Woods
B,C
S
B,F
PNansen
B,R,F,S
C,S
Outdoor REcreation
=Pets Permitted*
W
Water REcreation
Winter activities
Overnight
KEY TO SYMBOLS:
Wayside Park
W
Route 16, Milan 03588
603-538-6707
Near the banks of the Androscoggin River, a popular place
for picnicking, fishing and boating.
P
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B,H,P
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Umbagog Lake State Park
Appalachian Mountain Club
WE
603-482-7795
Swimming, fishing, boat rentals and a store. Cabins and
camping in isolated locations accessible by boat.
Weeks State Park
Route 3 North, Lancaster 03584
603-788-4004
Historic home with views of the surrounding mountains;
summer programs, museum, fire tower and picnicking.
120 YEARS OF
NEW HAMPSHIRE
HOSPITALITY
PARKS SUPERVISOR | Kevin Donovan
8 years | Central Region
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PARKS
belong to all. Central Region Parks
Supervisor Kevin Donavan was reminded
of this last fall, when he made his preopening rounds to the Cathedral Ledge
area. There waiting for the auto road
gate to open was a huge adult bull
moose with full rack. Needless to say,
he received preferential treatment.
■ Crawford Notch
■ White Lake State
State Park: the
Park: the sun going
late afternoon
down behind the
panorama of the
peaks of the SandWebster Cliffs from wich Range. The
the Willey House
peacefulness
lawn on a clear day. is enchanting.
■
llacoya State Park:
E
time on the shore
of Lake Winnipesaukee. You can
witness the fabric
of New Hampshire
before your eyes.
AMC lodges and huts
are open to the public
• Joe Dodge Lodge:
Traditional hospitality at the base
of Mt. Washington.
year-round and offer
• Cardigan Lodge
A family favorite in the Lakes Region.
backdoor access to
• Highland Lodge
some of the best hiking,
paddling, skiing, and
snowshoeing in
New Hampshire.
Private room option, daily naturalist-led
programs, free access to L.L. Bean gear,
all in spectacular Crawford Notch.
• High Mountain Huts
Travel light and stay near waterfalls or
above treeline—dinner, breakfast and
evening programs in summer and fall.
Our all-inclusive vacation packages make
planning easy. For reservations
603-466-2727
outdoors.org/lodging
AMC, 361 Route 16, Gorham, NH 03581
Source code: NHPARKS
There’s power in New Hampshire’s parks.
PSNH is more than an electric utility. We’re people – who
live in, work in and care about the state of New Hampshire.
That’s why community service is such a large part of
our culture. From the volunteer hours our employees
donate every year to corporate grants for environmental
initiatives and partnerships with organizations like the
Student Conservation Association and the Society for the
Protection of New Hampshire’s Forests, we’re dedicated
to the protection and conservation of New Hampshire’s
character. We do this, not just because our customers live in
New Hampshire, but because we do as well. Preserving our
communities – it’s how we support your life in every moment.
Learn more at psnh.com.

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