The variety of activities in New Hampshire's state and local parks is a broad as the state itself. Beautiful and well-maintained parks welcome visitors to the salt-water beaches on the Atlantic and the fresh-water lakes and ponds inland and in the mountains. All imaginable outdoor activities, year-round, are available at the state's parks. Wear the kids out and then tuck them in at a lodging that caters to kids and families.
115 Ocean Boulevard Hampton Beach, NH, 03843 Phone: 603-926-8717
You’ll appreciate, and engage with, nature at these welcoming seacoast parks
266 Scenic Road (Route 11) Gilford, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-293-7821
Lake swimming and fishing; boat ramp; picnicking
1464 US Route 302 Harts Location, NH, 03812 Phone: 603-374-2272
Mountain vistas, waterfalls, rivers, mountain hiking, campground
Route 93 Franconia, NH, 03580 Phone: 603-823-8800
Park in a mountain pass has a lake, bicycling, camping, daytime attractions
94 State Park Road (Route 16) Tamworth, NH, 03886 Phone: 603-323-7350
Swimming, trout fishing, camping
160 Ocean Blvd (Route 1A) Hampton, NH, 03842 Phone: 603-926-3784
Ocean swimming, fishing, RV camping on the shore
235 East Route 26 Cambridge, NH, 03579 Phone: 603-482-7795
Rated one of the five top locations in New England for kayaking and paddling
570 Ocean Blvd. (Route 1A) Rye, NH, 03870 Phone:
Coastal park for walking, paddling, biking; home to the Seacoast Science Center
43 Great Bay Lane Laconia, NH Phone:
86 Livermore Road Holderness, NH Phone: 603-238-9284
Jimtown Road (off Route 2) Gorham, NH, 03581 Phone: 603-466-3850
397 Forest Lake Road (Route 116) Dalton, NH, 03598 Phone: 603-466-3860
Long sandy beach welcomes water sports; also mountain biking is done here
1050 Ocean Boulevard (Route 1A) Rye, NH, 03870 Phone: 603-436-9404 Toll-Free: 603-436-9404
Small sandy family beach with lifeguards
973 Forest Road Greenfield, NH, 03047 Phone: 603-547-3497
Lake for water sports, boat rentals, camping, no hookups
614 West Shore Road (Off Route 3A) Bristol, NH, 03222 Phone: 603-744-2197
Fresh water swimming, hiking, boat launch, picnicking, beautiful lake and island views
1598 Mt Washington Auto Road Sargent's Purchase, NH Phone: 603-466-3347
Park is at the peak of the highest summit on the East Coast; 130-mile views
78 Wadleigh State Park Sutton, NH, 03260 Phone: 603-927-4724
Lake swimming, nice picnic grove, playing fields
68 Echo Lake Road (Route 302) Conway, NH, 03818 Phone: 603-356-2672
Swimming, picnicking, scenic trails to Cathedral Ledge, rock and ice climbing
169 Poole Road Jaffrey, NH, 03452 Phone: 603-532-8862
Hiking on Mount Monadnock; camping; cross country skiing; open year-round
86 Beach Access Road Newbury, NH, 03255 Phone: 603-763-5561
Year-round outdoor fun with lake and camping; near downhill ski resort
61 Deerfield Road Allenstown, NH, 03275 Phone: 603-485-9874
Full service park has water sports, camping, archery, horseback riding
3069 Route 302 Carroll, NH Phone: 603-323-2087
Small park along highway is nice for stop-and-picnic
Rhododendron Road at Rockwood Pond Road Fitzwilliam, NH, 03447 Phone: 603-532-8862
297 Governor Wentworth Hwy (Route 109) Wolfeboro, NH, 03894 Phone: 603-569-3699
Swimming and all water sports
40 Pawtuckaway Road Nottingham, NH, 03290 Phone: 603-895-3031
Lake beach with boat launch, canoe & kayak rentals; campground; hiking trails
439 River Road Pittsburg, NH, 03592 Phone: 603-538-6965
Good for fishing, boating, paddling, and camping
1166 Diamond Pond Road Stewartstown, NH, 03576 Phone: 603-237-5382