State Parks

Whaleback Mountain
The mission of Whaleback is to create a year round action sports and family fun facility. In the winter, Whaleback is a ski, snowboard, and telemarking resort. In the summer, Whaleback hosts a wide variety of sports. Children's camps are scheduled in both seasons.

160 Whaleback Mountain Rd., Enfield, NH 03748
Phone: 603-448-1489
Web: http://www.whaleback.com

Deer Mountain Campground
Located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest, just five minutes south of the Canadian border and 13 miles from Lake Francis. Near Moose Alley, a prime location for moose viewing. Each campsite has a fireplace, picnic table, flat area for a tent and a parking space.

5309 N. Main St., Pittsburg, NH 03592
Phone: 603-538-6965
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Madison Boulder Natural Area
Largest known glacial erratic in New England, and among the largest in the world. A granite rock 83 feet long, 23 feet high (plus an additional 10-12 feet below ground), and 37 feet wide, weighing up to 5,000 tons! Designated a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1970

Route 113, Madison, NH 03849
Phone: 603-823-7722
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

North Hampton State Beach
North Hampton State Beach is a great family location with an Atlantic ocean-front setting. Its sandy beach is ideal for swimming and picnicking. Amenities at the beach include a bathhouse. Metered parking, lifeguards.

Route 1A, North Hampton, NH 03862
Phone: 603-436-1552
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Crawford Notch State Park
Access to numerous hiking trails, waterfalls, fishing, wildlife viewing and spectacular mountain views. Rich in history with the famous Willey House. Picnicking areas, parking for hiking and scenic pull-offs. Dry River Campground offers 36 wooded sites with flush toilets and showers.

2059 U.S. Rte. 302, Harts Location, NH 03812
Phone: 603-374-2272
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Wellington State Beach
Hiking trails, picnic areas along the shore afford views of one of the deepest and clearest lakes in the state. Two group picnic pavilions, volleyball and horseshoe courts, Snack Bar. Peninsula nature trail features picnic areas, fishing areas, plant identification markers, and spectacular views.

Route 3A, Bristol, NH 03222
Phone: 603-744-2197
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Moose Brook State Park
Unparalleled scenery and a variety of outdoor activities, ideally located for fishing. Moose Brook feeds swimming area with cool, clear mountain water. Picnicking, swimming against scenic mountain backdrop. Trails great for exploring on foot /mountain bike.

Route 2, Jimtown Road, Gorham, NH 03581
Phone: 603-466-3860
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Weeks State Park Association
The Mt. Prospect estate was 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. Set at the very top of Mt. Prospect in Lancaster, New Hampshire, the house and grounds provide a 360-degree p

P.O. Box 104, Lancaster, NH 03584
Phone: 603-788-4961
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org/state-parks/

Bear Brook State Park
Swimming, fishing, camping, and winter sports are favorites in NH's largest developed park. Trails leading to seldom visited marshes, bogs, summits and ponds offer options for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Museum complex, fitness course, archery range.

157 Deerfield Rd., Allenstown, NH 03275
Phone: 603-485-9874
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Northwood Meadows State Park
Wooded park spans 674 acres in a wilderness setting, with vast wetlands and nice spots for picnicking. A pond created by a dammed brook is popular for fishing and non-motorized boating. The easily accessible trails are ideal for nature walks, biking, hiking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. No

NH Route 4, Northwood, NH 03261
Phone: 603-485-2034
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Wentworth State Park
Wentworth State Park spans 50 acres and is located on the shore of scenic Wentworth Lake. Popular activities in the park include swimming, picnicking, hiking and fishing. Amenities include picnic tables, a boat launch, flush toilets, and a group use area.

Route 109, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone: 603-569-3699
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Taylor Sawmill Historic Site
Renovated 1800s historic up-and-down sawmill offers glimpse into beginning of NH's forest products industry. This entire property, including the sawmill, the house nearby and 71 acres of land, were donated to the State of NH in 1953 by Mr. Ballard. Sawmill runs certain weekends in summer.

Island Pond Road, Derry, NH 03038
Phone: 603-431-6774
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Hampton Beach State Park
Oceanfront facilities along miles of sandy beach. Swimming, fishing, picnicking, RV camping. Complex with band shell amphitheater, public services.

Route 1A, Hampton, NH 03842
Phone: 603-926-3784
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Ellacoya State Park
Located on shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, NH's largest lake. Swim and picnic at the 600-foot long sandy beach, with mountain views. Accessible bathhouse with showers and changing area located near swimming area. A launch for small boats located near the beach.

Route 11, Scenic Drive, Gilford, NH 03246
Phone: 603-293-7821
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Winslow State Park
Located on the northwest slope of Mt. Kearsarge. The picnic area is on an 1,820-foot plateau with outstanding views. A one-mile foot trail leads from the picnic area to the summit of Mt.Kearsarge. A 1-3/4 mile trail offers a loop possibility.

Off Route 11, Kearsarge Mountain Road, Wilmot, NH 03287
Phone: 603-526-6168
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Beaver Brook Falls Wayside Park
Beaver Brook Falls Wayside is 7.3 acres in size and is a popular place for hiking. The Park has a scenic picnic area with picnic tables and small picnic shelters. A group use area is also available.

Route 145, Colebrook, NH 03576
Phone: 603-538-6707
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area spans 13 acres. It offers great opportunities for hiking, as you explore the footpaths along the gorge and enjoy the scenic views

Route 9, Chesterfield, NH 03443
Phone: 603-363-8373
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Wadleigh State Park
Swimming on beautiful Kezar Lake. Tall pine trees shade the picnic sites located adjacent to the beach, making it an ideal location for families and group outings. Amenities include a bathhouse, picnic tables, and playing fields.

Route 114, North Sutton, NH 03260
Phone: 603-927-4724
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Miller State Park
Winding paved road leads to scenic 2,290-foot summit. Picnicking, hiking trails up Pack Monadnock. Operational fire tower affords panoramic view of Mt. Monadnock, Mt. Washington, skyscrapers of Boston, Vermont hills.

Route 101E, Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: 603-924-3672
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Rhododendron State Park
The largest grove in Northern New England, designated a National Natural Landmark. A universally accessible trail encircles the grove of fragrant clusters of pink blossoms which bloom in mid-July. Wildflowers bloom throughout the 2,723-acre park early spring to first frost.

Route 119 W., Fitzwilliam, NH 03447
Phone: 603-532-8862
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Eisenhower Memorial Wayside
This seven-acre memorial park, established in 1979 as a gift from the Bretton Woods Corporation, honors the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Views of the Presidential Range in the White Mountain National Forest are a short walk away. Picnic tables are available.

Route 302, Carroll, NH 03598
Phone: 603-823-7722
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Greenfield State Park
A 400-acre park in the southwest corner of the state with ponds, bogs, and a forest that extends to the shore of undeveloped Otter Lake. Swim, fish, walk, canoe, camp and picnic in a variety of settings. Walking paths lead to ponds and other points of interest.

Route 136, Greenfield, NH 03047
Phone: 603-547-3497
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Gardner Memorial Wayside Area
Part of Gile State Forest, which spans 6,675 acres. The Wayside includes a memorial to Walter C. Gardner II, whose father established Gile State Forest. In addition to the scenic picnic area with picnic tables, it is also a popular place for hiking. No winter maintenance.

Route 4A, Wilmot, NH 03287
Phone: 603-485-2034
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Daniel Webster Birthplace Historic Site
The Daniel Webster Birthplace is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen. Affords a view of the early years of Daniel Webster and a glimpse of 1700s farm life in the infant years of the United States.

Route 127, Franklin, NH 03235
Phone: 603-934-5057
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Pawtuckaway State Park

128 Mountain Rd., Nottingham, NH 03290
Phone: 603-895-3031
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

White Lake State Park
Some of the best swimming in the White Mountain region can be found in 140-acre White Lake, an example of a typical glacial lake. Enjoy a leisurely walk around the lake on a well-maintained foot path while looking for loons or signs of beaver activity or try trout fishing in the lake.

Route 16, Tamworth, NH 03886
Phone: 603-323-7350
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Milan Hill State Park
Ten miles north of Berlin, near popular areas for hiking, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing. From the hilltop campground and the fire tower located there, get a complete view of mountain ranges. Nansen Ski Club operates groomed trails for skiing/snowshoeing.

Route 16, Milan, NH 03588
Phone: 603-466-3860
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Kingston State Park
Only 14 miles from NH seacoast, close to attractions. Park includes fireplaces, picnic area, playground, softball field, areas for horseshoes/volleyball. Two bathhouses w/ dressing rooms/flush toilets for 300 ft of swim area, 100 ft of tree line frontage.

124 Main St., Kingston, NH 03848
Phone: 603-436-1552
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Nansen Wayside Park
Located near the banks of the Androscoggin River, Nansen Wayside Park is a popular place for picnicking, fishing, and boating. The park spans 14 acres and is the site of the 170-foot steel-framed Nansen Ski Jump, seen towering over the area.

Route 16, Milan, NH 03588
Phone: 603-823-7722
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Connecticut Lakes State Forest
Also known as George D. Roberts Park.

Route 3 North, Pittsburg, NH 03592
Phone: 603-538-6965
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Lake Tarleton State Park
315-acre Lake Tarleton offers an unguarded swimming beach and fishing and hunting in season. A boat launch is less than a 1/4 mile from the park. Bring a blanket for picnicking in spectacular surroundings; the elevation offers beautiful views of the White Mountain National Forest across the lake. Th

Route 25C, Piermont, NH 03779
Phone: 603-823-7722
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Dry River Campground
Dry River Campground offers a woodland setting, located in the heart of Crawford Notch State Park. Flush toilets and showers are located in the campground. Pets are welcome in the camping area, but must be leashed and attended at all times.

2059 U.S. Rte. 302, Harts Location, NH 03812
Phone: 603-374-2272
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Hampton Beach State R.V. Park

Route 1-A, Hampton, NH 03842
Phone: 603-271-3628
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.com/hampton.html

Governor Wentworth Historic Site
Explore remains of a Northern plantation built before the American Revolution. Built by NH's second Royal Governor, John Wentworth, the mansion burned in 1820. Artifacts from an archaeological dig reveal details about daily life/work methods of the privileged class of the period. The park is unstaff

Route 109, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone: 603-823-7722
Web: http://nhstateparks.org

Mount Sunapee State Park Beach
The 4,085-acre lake at Mt.Sunapee State Park Beach is an ideal spot for family and group outings. Enjoy fishing, boating, swimming and picnicking. The beach has a store, canoe and kayak rentals, a playground and a bathhouse.

Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255
Phone: 603-763-5561
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

John Wingate Weeks Historic Site
Historic home on National Register of Historic Sites. Panoramic views of surrounding mountains; summer programs, museum, fire tower, picnicking.

Route 3 N., Lancaster, NH 03584
Phone: 603-788-4004
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

North Beach
North Beach is a great family location with an Atlantic ocean-front setting. Its sandy beach are ideal for swimming and picnicking. Amenities at the beach include a bathhouse, which is open year-round.

Route 1A, Hampton, NH 03842
Phone: 603-436-1552
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Franklin Pierce Homestead
Built in 1804 by Pierce's father, the boyhood home of America’s 14th President reflects the gracious and affluent living of the 19th century. National Historic Landmark. Guided tours, gift shop, restrooms and picnicking.

Routes 9 & 31, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Phone: 603-478-3165
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Lake Francis State Park
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 activities. A boat launch is located in the park. Canoeists enjoy exploring the upper part of the Connecticut River.

439 River Rd., Pittsburg, NH 03592
Phone: 603-638-6707
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Endicott Rock
May be New England's oldest public monument. Surveyors commissioned by Royal Governor John Endicott of the Massachusetts Bay Colony inscribed their initials on the rock in 1652. The rock marked the assumed headwaters of the Merrimack River.

Route 3, Laconia, NH 03246
Phone: 603-823-7722
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Franconia Notch State Park
Please visit our websites to learn all about Franconia Notch State Park: www.franconianotchstatepark.com, www.cannonmt.com, www.cannontram.com and www.flumegorge.com.

I-93, Route 3, Franconia, NH 03580
Phone: 603-823-8800
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Androscoggin Wayside Park
Androscoggin Wayside Park is located along the Androscoggin River and lies within the Thirteen Mile Woods. It is a scenic spot for picnicking and fishing, and a favorite for canoeing. The park is unstaffed but is open to the public year-round at no charge.

Route 16, Errol, NH 03579
Phone: 603-538-6707
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Mount Washington State Park
Views from the 6,288-foot summit, the Northeast's highest peak, extend 130 miles. The Sherman Adams Visitor Center, cafeteria, restrooms, gift shops, Mt. Washington Observatory and its museum. Historic TipTop House is located adjacent to the summit building.

Route 302, Sargents Purchase, NH 03589
Phone: 603-278-6288
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Robert Frost Farm Historic Site
Home of poet Robert Frost & his family from 1900-1909; the two-story clapboard farmhouse is typical of New England in 1880s. Frost attributed many of his poems to memories from the Derry years. Guided tours, nature-poetry trail, video presentation, picnicking. National Historic Landmark.

Route 28, Derry, NH 03038
Phone: 603-432-3091
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Odiorne Point State Park

Route 1A, Rye, NH 03870
Phone: 603-436-7406
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Jericho Mountain State Park
Miles of trail riding for ATV, UTV, trail bike, and snowmobile enthusiasts. Open to the public, but still in development, guests can also enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing or picnicking at Jericho Lake. Throughout the park visitors are treated to a number of scenic outlooks.

Jericho Lake Road, Off Route 110, Berlin, NH 03570
Phone: 603-271-3254
Web: http://www.nhtrails.org

Monadnock State Park
National Natural Landmark, 3,165-foot Monadnock is said to be the second most climbed mountain in the world, after Japan's Mt. Fuji. Forty miles of maintained trails, many to bare rock summit through unique alpine vegetation. Trails for experienced cross country skiers.

Route 124, Jaffrey, NH 03452
Phone: 603-532-8862
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Annett Wayside Park
Annett Wayside Park is part of the 1,494-acre Annett State Forest. It is a beautiful spot for picnicking with a quarter mile trail to the edge of Black Reservoir. Open to the public year 'round at no charge.

Route 119, Cathedral Road, Rindge, NH 03461
Phone: 603-485-2034
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Fort Constitution Historic Site
Located on peninsula on corner of New Castle Island; overlooks Piscataqua River & Atlantic Ocean. State of NH gave the US Fort William & Mary in 1791. Renovations completed, renamed Fort Constitution; ruins are seen today. Picnicking on grounds.

Route 1B, U.S. Coast Guard Station, New Castle, NH 03854
Phone: 603-436-1552
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Cardigan State Park
Spans 5,655 acres and is an excellent area for hiking and a great spot for picnicking. Mountain road leads to trails on the west slope of Mount Cardigan as well as a trail to the summit. Mount Cardigan's 3,121-foot treeless granite summit affords outstanding views. Cardigan State Park is unstaffed b

Off Route 18, Orange, NH 03741
Phone: 603-823-7722
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

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