New Hampshire - Fishing

Androscoggin Wayside Park
Route 16
Errol, NH
Phone: 603-538-6707

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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. No restrooms are available and all items (including trash) must be carried out with you when you leave. Pets allowed. Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Coleman State Park
Route 26 to Diamond Pond Road
Stewartstown, NH
Phone: 603-538-6965

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Coleman State Park lies on the shore of Little Diamond Pond in Stewartstown, 12 miles east of Colebrook. There is excellent trout fishing in Little Diamond Pond and nearby streams. A boat launch is located within the park; small boats are permitted, but speed is restricted. Boats are available for rent. Pets allowed. The park is also a good base for fall hunting. Other activities include hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing. Open in winter.

The primitive campground at Coleman State Park offers 24 campsites. Many of the sites can accommodate most camping equipment including self-contained recreational vehicles with a maximum length of 35 feet; hook-ups are not available. Flush toilets, coin-operated showers, along with pit toilets, a playground, and a dump station are available. The campground is open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Self-service/self-pay camping with limited services is available pre-season, weather permitting. Organized youth group camping is welcome. Reservations are required.
Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Deer Mountain Campground
Route 3
Pittsburg, NH
Phone: 603-538-6965

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Located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest, adjacent to the Connecticut River between Second and Third Connecticut lakes, Deer Mountain Campground is five minutes south of the Canadian border and 13 miles from Lake Francis. It is adjacent to the stretch of Route 3 north of Pittsburg referred to as Moose Alley, which makes it a prime location for moose viewing. Available for camping, fishing, hiking, picnicking, and non-motorized boats. Pets allowed.

The 25-site primitive campground includes 22 sites available by reservation only, and three for first-come/first-served campers. Each site has a fireplace, picnic table, flat area for a tent, and a parking space. The campground is Open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. First-come/first-served camping with limited facilities is available starting in May, weather permitting. Deer Mountain Campground welcomes organized youth groups. Reservations are required.
Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Jericho Mountain State Park
Off Route 110, Jericho Lake Road
Berlin, NH
Phone: 603-752-6060

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Just a few miles northeast of downtown Berlin is one of the newest additions to the state park system. Jericho Mountain State Park provides opportunities for miles of trail riding for ATV, UTV, trail bike, and snowmobile enthusiasts. The park will continue to have more miles added to the trail network over the next several years. Throughout the park, visitors are treated to a number of scenic outlooks. Park guests can also enjoy swimming, fishing, canoeing, or picnicking at Jericho Lake. Future plans for the park include a campground, group picnic pavilions, and improved beach facilities.

Lake Francis State Park
439 River Road
Pittsburg, NH
Phone: 603-538-6707

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Lake Francis is a 2,000-acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes. A boat launch is located in the park and boats are available for rent. The park is popular with canoeists and hunters. The campground has 42 sites, each with a fireplace, picnic table, tent space, and parking. The walk-in sites have tent platforms. The campground has running water, flush toilets, coin-operated showers, and a dump station. All sites are by reservation, but first-come/first-served camping may be available. Open: Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Camping with limited facilities is available starting April 24, and post-season through October. Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Milan Hill State Park and Campground
Route 16
Milan, NH
Phone: 603-466-3860

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Milan Hill State Park is ten miles north of Berlin, near popular areas for hiking, picnicking, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing. From the hilltop campground and fire tower, you can get a view of the mountain ranges in New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, and Canada. Animals are welcome but must be leashed and under control. All waste must be cleaned from the trails as required by state park rules. Cost: Day use fee is adults, $4; children age 6 to 11, $2; people under age 5 and over age 65, free. Information: www.nhstateparks.org
The Nansen Ski Club operates a network of more than 7 kilometers of groomed trails for skiing and snowshoeing in Milan Hill State Park, for users of all ages and all abilities. Use of trails is free. This is not a flat skiing experience.
Primitive camping area has four yurts and six campsites. Yurts are available for reservation and the campsites are first-come/first-served. The park is open from mid-May through mid-October for camping and picnicking. Camping fees are $23 (no hookups); $300 to $350 for yurts. For reservations, call 877-647-2757).

Mollidgewock State Park
Route 16
Errol, NH
Phone: 603-482-3373

Mollidgewock State Park lies along the shore of the Androscoggin River within Thirteen Mile Woods Scenic Area, approximately 28 miles north of Berlin and three miles south of Errol. The Androscoggin 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. Pets allowed with some restrictions. Cost: Day use fee is adults, $4; children age 6 to 11, $2; people under age 5 and over age 65, free. Information: www.nhstateparks.org
Mollidgewock State Park Campground offers 47 tent sites; 42 of the sites are located at the base camp and 37 of them are by reservation only; 5 sites are for first-come/first-served campers. Check with the campground directly for availability of the 5 remote sites. Water and pit toilets are located in this primitive campground. Wood and ice are offered for sale. The campground is Open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. First-come/first-served camping with limited facilities is available starting in May, weather permitting.

Nansen Wayside Park
Route 16
Milan, NH
Phone: 603-823-7722, ext. 757

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. Nansen Wayside Park is unstaffed but is open to the public year-round at no charge. There is no winter maintenance. A boat launch is available. Information: www.nhstateparks.org

Pondicherry Division of the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
Off Route 116 or Route 115
Jefferson and Whitefield, NH

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The Pondicherry Division of the refuge sits in a basin surrounded by the Kilkenny Range, the Presidential Range, the Dartmouth/Pliny Range, and the Dalton Hills. The area including Cherry and Little Cherry Ponds and the surrounding complex of wetlands and swamps is known for its diverse wildlife species, particularly birds. Hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, environmental education, and interpretation are priority public uses of the refuge. Motorized and mechanized vehicles, bicycles, and horses are not permitted on trails within the refuge. All dogs must be under control.

Location: The best access is through a parking facility on Route 116 about 1 mile east of the Whitefield/Jefferson town line or through a parking lot on Hazen/Airport Road approximately 1.5 miles west of Route 115 and about a quarter mile east of Mount Washington Regional Airport. From the parking lot it is a 1.5 mile hike north on the rail-trail to Cherry Pond. Information: 413-863-0209 ext. 7 or visit www.fws.gov/r5soc/come_visit/pondicherry_division.html

The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel
1000 Cold Spring Road (Route 26)
Dixville Notch, NH  03576
Toll-Free: 866-714-9795
Fax: 603-255-4221

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Step into a world where family vacations turn into fantastic adventures, ordinary meetings become extraordinary events, and weekend getaways are truly a chance to get away from it all. Set high in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel is a 15,000-acre destination offering great vacation packages that allow you to customize your experience to include elegant accommodations, award-winning dining and more at a resort named among the world's best. From golf, hiking, biking, canoeing and more during the warm months to skiing, snowshoeing and just about every snow adventure imaginable in the winter, IT'S ALL UP HERE!

Umbagog Lake State Park
Route 26
Cambridge, NH
Phone: 603-482-7795

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Umbagog Lake State Park offers a beach area for swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, and boating. Canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals are offered, as well as transportation for remote site campers. A boat launch and fuel sales are available, as well as a park store. Wildlife viewing includes birds, deer, and moose. Information: www.nhstateparks.org.
Umbagog Lake State Park campground has a camp store, flush and pit toilets, and coin-operated showers. The park has a total of 69 campsites. The lakeside base area has 35 sites. There are hook-ups for water and electricity for RVs, as well as a dump station. There are 34 remote sites in wooded areas and accessible only by boat. Each remote site has a fireplace, picnic table, and a primitive pit toilet. These campsites are carry in/carry out. The park offers transportation to the remote sites for a fee. Open: Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Camping with limited facilities is available pre-season starting in April, and post-season is through October.

The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel
1000 Cold Spring Road (Route 26)
Dixville Notch, NH  03576
Toll-Free: 866-714-9795
Fax: 603-255-4221

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Step into a world where family vacations turn into fantastic adventures, ordinary meetings become extraordinary events, and weekend getaways are truly a chance to get away from it all. Set high in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, The BALSAMS Grand Resort Hotel is a 15,000-acre destination offering great vacation packages that allow you to customize your experience to include elegant accommodations, award-winning dining and more at a resort named among the world's best. From golf, hiking, biking, canoeing and more during the warm months to skiing, snowshoeing and just about every snow adventure imaginable in the winter, IT'S ALL UP HERE!