At governor wentworth historic site, explore the remains of an extensive northern plantation built just before the outbreak of the american revolution. built by new hampshire's second royal governor, john wentworth, the mansion burned to the ground in 1820. it has been the site of an archaeological dig where artifacts have been carefully pieced together. the artifacts reveal details about daily life and work methods of the privileged class of the period.

Greenfield state park is tucked away in this 400-acre park in the southwest corner of the granite state and features ponds, bogs, and a forest that extends to the shore of undeveloped otter lake. walking paths lead to ponds and other points of interest in the park. a small park store offers refreshments and souvenirs for sale. the 257-sites at greenfield state park campground include 200 sites available by reservation only; 5 for youth group reservations; and 52 sites for first-come/first-served campers. rvs are welcome in sites where they fit.

Hampton beach state park provides year-round recreation, with atlantic ocean-front facilities situated along miles of sandy beach. activities in the park include swimming, fishing, picnicking, and rv camping with full hook-ups in the campground.

Hannah duston memorial was erected in 1874 and is the first publically-funded statue in new hampshire. located on a small island at the confluence of the contoocook and merrimack rivers, the statue commemorates the escape of hannah duston, who was captured in 1697 in haverhill, massachusetts during the french and indian war. a short walk from the parking area brings visitors to a pretty picnic spot on the shore of the river.

Jenness 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 is available for 67 cars. parking meters are located along route 1a and accept quarters. prior to visiting the nh seacoast, familiarize yourself with the seacoast beach information as well as seacoast beach parking options.

Just a few miles northwest of downtown berlin you will find 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 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.

Kingston state park is only 14 miles from the new hampshire seacoast and is close to many attractions such as canobie lake park, the fox run mall, various antique shops, and fine restaurants. the park is 44 acres in size and includes fireplaces and picnic areas, a playground, softball field, and three game areas for horseshoes and volleyball. two bathhouses with dressing rooms and flush toilets are available for the 300 feet of swim area, with an extra 100 feet of tree line frontage. kingston state park accepts reservations for business parties, wedding receptions, kids groups, family functions, and other general gatherings.

Lake francis state park lies on the shores of lake francis 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.lake francis campground provides 45 sites.

Lake tarleton state park is a 48-acre undeveloped park and is easy to find. lake tarleton, at 315 acres, offers an unguarded swimming beach and opportunities for fishing and hunting in season. a n.h. fish and game boat launch is available less than a quarter mile from the park. bring a blanket for picnicking in spectacular surroundings - the higher elevation of the park offers beautiful views of the white mountain national forest across the lake.

Madison boulder natural area is home to the largest known erratic in new england, and among the largest in the world. madison boulder is a huge granite rock measuring 83 feet in length, 23 feet in height above the ground, 37 feet in width, and weighs upwards of 5,000 tons! the 17-acre site was acquired by the state of n.h. in 1946. in 1970 madison boulder was designated a national natural landmark by the u.s. department of the interior because the enormous erratic, "is an outstanding illustration of the power of an ice sheet to pluck out very large blocks of fractured bedrock and move them substantial distances."

Milan hill state park is located ten miles north of berlin 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 in new hampshire, maine, vermont, and canada. the park has undergone an extensive renovation and this primitive camping area has added four yurts and relocated six campsites.

Miller state park is located on the 2,290-foot summit and flank of pack monadnock in peterborough and is the oldest state park in new hampshire. a winding 1.3-mile paved road leading to the scenic summit is open for visitors to drive in summer and on spring and fall weekends. three main hiking trails ascend pack monadnock to the summit. the best known is the wapack trail, which is a 21-mile footpath that extends from mt. watatic in ashburnham, massachusetts to north pack monadnock in greenfield. it is believed native americans named the area's mountains, and that "pack" means little. on clear days views reach to mount washington, the skyscrapers of boston, and the vermont hills.

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. the offers 44 tent sites; 42 of the sites are located at the base camp and 2 remote sites.

Monadnock state park is located in and around the 3,165-ft. mount monadnock. the park is surrounded by thousands of acres of protected highlands. in 1987, mount monadnock was designated a national natural landmark. the park offers year-round recreational opportunities.

Moose brook state park, located in the white mountains region just north of the presidential range, moose brook state park is in an area of unparalleled scenery and offers a variety of outdoor activities. the park is ideally located for fishing in the peabody and moose rivers. moose brook flows through the park and after passing through a shallow warming pool, feeds the swimming area with cool, clear mountain water. the many trails in the park are great for exploring on foot or mountain bike. the variety of the 59 campground sites at moose brook state park makes it a great destination. click here for moose brook state park campground information.

Mount sunapee state park is a major recreation area in the dartmouth-lake sunapee region offering year-round activities. in the winter, alpine skiing is available at mt. sunapee resort, owned by the state of new hampshire and managed by the okemo mountain resort. the 4,085 acre lake at mt.sunapee state park beach is an ideal spot for family and group outings. a boat launch is available with some restrictions. situated about a mile from the beach, the campground offers lean-to and platform sites for family camping in a natural setting. mount sunapee state park campground information.

Mount washington state park, a 60.3-acre parcel perched on the summit of the northeast's highest peak, is surrounded by the extensive 750,000-acre 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.

Nansen wayside park is located near the banks of the androscoggin river and is a popular place for picnicking, fishing, and boating. a boat launch is available. the park spans 14 acres and is the site of the 170-foot steel-framed nansen ski jump, seen towering over the area.

North 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, which is open year-round. metered parking is available. parking meters are located along route 1a and accept quarters. prior to visiting the nh seacoast, familiarize yourself with the seacoast beach information as well as seacoast beach parking options.

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 is available. parking meters are located along route 1a and accept quarters. prior to visiting the nh seacoast, familiarize yourself with the seacoast beach information as well as seacoast beach parking options.

Northwood meadows state park spans 674.5 acres in a wilderness setting. this wooded park has a vast wetlands area and is excellent for nature walks and picnicking. the park includes a pond created by a dammed brook - a popular place for fishing and non-motorized boating. the easily accessible trails also make the park an ideal place for biking, hiking, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing.

At odiorne point state park picnickers can enjoy sweeping views of the ocean and rocky shore, and explorers can uncover evidence of past military occupation. an extensive network of trails wind through the dense vegetation and traverse the park. the seacoast science center, which is located in the park, has exhibits relating to the natural and human history of odiorne and the seacoast area (separate fee).

Pawtuckaway state park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone. the park includes a large family beach on the lake. there are many opportunities for hiking, with trails leading to many special points of interest, including a mountaintop fire tower; an extensive marsh where beavers, deer, and great blue herons may be seen, and a geologically unique field where large boulders called glacial erratics were deposited when glacial ice melted near the end of the ice age

Pillsbury state park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the new hampshire state park system. heavily wooded and sprinkled with several ponds and wetlands, its diversity of habitats makes it home to a great variety of wildlife, including moose and loons. crossed by a network of hiking and mountain bike trails, the park is an important link in the monadnock-sunapee greenway, a 51-mile hiking trail that connects mount monadnock with mount sunapee to the north. history buffs enjoy exploring the park's long-abandoned and overgrown cellar holes, remnants of early farm settlement and lumbering of the late 1700s and early 1800s when the area was called cherry valley. pillsbury state park campground information.

Pisgah state park includes over 13,300 acres of rough forested terrain, encompassing a complete watershed north of the ashuelot river. within the cheshire county towns of winchester, chesterfield and hinsdale, the park protects seven ponds (popular for fishing), four highland ridges and numerous wetlands. the area's 21 square miles make it the largest property in the new hampshire state park system.