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New Hampshire’s State Parks are among its richest (and most popular) resources. In the White Mountains, these range from 6,440acre Franconia Notch State Park to Mount Washington State Park, the highest state park in the eastern United States.
State Parks in the White Mountains moose brook state park | nh division of parks and recreation
The diversity of the parks makes recreational opportunities virtually endless: hiking, swimming, mountain biking, fishing, boating and more. Fees are nominal; season passes are available. Note: * Pets allowed Crawford Notch State Park* Rte. 302, Hart’s Location. 6 miles of rugged natural beauty. Waterfalls, picnic sites, visitor center, fishing, campground. A plaque marks the Willey House site, where a landslide killed the Willey family and two hired men in 1826. 603-374-2272 Echo Lake & Cathedral Ledge State Parks
Bartlett and Conway. Swimming, picnicking, scenic road to 700' Cathedral Ledge. 603-356-2672 Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park
Rte. 302, Carroll. A short walk to a fine view of the Presidential Range and Mt. Washington. Forest Lake State Beach Off Rte. 116, Dalton, between Littleton and Whitefield. Mountain lake in a woodland setting that offers swimming and picnicking in shady spruce groves. 603-837-9150 Franconia Notch State Park I-93 6,440-acre park between the towering Franconia and Kinsman ranges. Swimming, picnicking, biking, hiking. Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site; Echo Lake; the Basin, a deep glacial pothole; Lafayette Campground; the Flume, a natural 800' gorge; and Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway. 603-823-8800 The Flume Gorge: 603-745-8391 Lafayette Campground: 603-823-9513 Jericho Mountain State Park Off Rte. 110, Berlin. New 7,500 acre State Park with 50+ miles of scenic trails for ATVs, UTVs, trail bikes, snowmobile riders.
Moose Brook State Park* Rte. 2, Gorham. In the heart of stream fishing country. Swimming, bathhouse, hiking, picnic grounds, mountain bike trails. Campground. 603-466-3860 Mount Washington State Park* 52 acres atop the Northeast’s highest (6,288') mountain. Modern summit building; restored Tip Top House. 603-466-3347 Weeks State Park and Historic Site
Rte. 3, Lancaster. The Lodge and fieldstone fire tower atop Mt. Prospect afford spectacular views of the White Mountains National Forest. Bring a picnic lunch! 603-788-4004 White Lake State Park Rte. 16, Tamworth. Hiking, fishing, boating, camping, swimming, picnicking. 603-323-7350 Complete State Park information online at: www.nhstateparks.org.
To ensure a safe, pleasurable visit for pets and park visitors, we ask that you familiarize yourself with the following rules: 1. Where pets are allowed, they must be leashed and attended at all times; you are responsible for your pet’s actions. 2. Pets are prohibited at all state beaches, picnic areas and historic sites. 3. If your pet becomes objectionable to any park visitor, you will be asked to remove the pet from the park. 4. Pets are not to be left unattended at any time in any vehicle, camper, carrier or enclosure.