White Mountain Region Parks and Lands

• Nansen Wayside Park
  170-ft. steel-framed Nansen Ski Jump, near the banks of the Androscoggin River. Picnicking, fishing and a boat launch are available.
  Berlin - Route 16
  
  

• Bretzfelder Memorial Park
  77 acres; interpretive trails; picnic shelter and rest rooms; family programs; giant white pine
  
  Bethlehem - Prospect St. off Rt. 302
  
  
• The Rocks Estate
  1371 acres; 19th-century gentleman’s estate; programs & interpretive trails; cross-country skiing; Christmas tree plantation.
  
  Bethlehem - Red Barns Wayside Area on Rt. 302
  
  

• Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park
  Short walk leads to fine view of Presidential Range and Mt. Washington.
  Carroll - U.S. Route 302
  
  

• Hurlbert Swamp
  30 acres; Northern White cedar and swamp wildflowers; public access is discouraged
  
  Clarksville - protected site
  
  

• Patrick Woodlot
  70 acres; managed for forest products and wildlife habitat
  
  Colebrook - Piper Hill Rd. off Rt. 3
  
  

• Echo Lake State Park
  Mountain lake in shadow of White Horse Ledge. Swimming, picnic sites. Scenic auto road to 700-ft. Cathedral Ledge offers panoramic views of the White Mountains.
  Conway - Off Route 302
  
  

• Forest Lake State Park
  Mountain lake in woodland setting. Swimming and picnicking. Birch-shaded picnic groves.
  Dalton - Off Route 116
  
  

• Dixville Notch State Park
  Scenic gorge and waterfalls on two mountain brooks. Hiking trails to Table Rock and nearby mountains. Picnicking.
  Dixville - Route 26
  
  

• Androscoggin Wayside Park
  Situated on a bluff overlooking a bend in the scenic Androscoggin River, once famous for logging drives. Rapids make the river a favorite for canoeists. Picnicking and fishing.
  Errol - Route 16
  
  
• Big Island
  156 acres; spectacular views; primitive camping; habitat for moose, loon, osprey; spruce/cedar bog
  
  Errol - Lake Umbagog 2 miles north of boat ramp on Rt. 26
  
  

• Franconia Notch State Park
  A deep valley of 6,440 acres situated between the towering peaks of the Franconia and Kinsman mountain ranges, containing scenic wonders. This year-round recreation area offers swimming, camping, scenic auto road, a small RV park, picnicking, hikingon numerous trails and alpine skiing on Cannon Mountain. Home of the New England Ski Museum.
  Franconia - 1-93
  
  

• Moose Brook State Park
  Located in the heart of stream fishing country, this park makes a great base for fishing and hiking the Crescent and Presidential Mountain ranges. Campground has 42 tent sites. Picnicking.
  Gorham - Off U.S. Route 2
  
  

• Crawford Notch State Park
  Six miles of unspoiled, rugged natural beauty in scenic mountain pass. Ideal for hiking, fishing and photography. The Dry River Campground has 30 tent sites and makes a great base for hiking in the Hart's Location - U.S. Route 302
  
  

• Bedell Bridge State Park
  This classic Connecticut River flood-plain farmland was the site of the second longest two-span covered bridge in the country, built in 1866. The bridge was destroyed by a violent wind storm in 1979, less than two months after the completion of a six-year program to raise funds to restore the structure. Picnicking and fishing on site.
  Haverhill - Route 1O & 23
  
  

• John W. Weeks Estate
  Mountain-top park on Mt. Prospect. Estate of John Wingate Weeks (860-1926), Secretary. of War and U.S. Congressman who introduced legislation establishing the White Mountain National Forest. Building is on the National Register of Historic Places. Hiking, scenic auto road, historic stone fire tower, and picnicking. Guided tours of building.
  Lancaster - U.S. Route 3
  
  

• Rachel W. Adams Memorial Forest
  12 acres; managed for hemlock and northern hardwoods; public visitation discouraged
  
  Lincoln
  
  

• Milan Hill State Park
  This mountain park provides sweeping views of Canada, the White Mountains and mountains of Maine. Nearby Androscoggin River has trout fishing. Fire tower and picnic areas.
  Milan - Off Route 16
  
  

• Lost River Reservation
  148 acres; visitor’s center with gift shop and cafeteria; museum; picnic area; ecology trail; glacial gorge; educational activities
  
  North Woodstock - Rt. 112
  
  

• Brundage Forest
  194 acres; managed for forest products; Mud Pond is a natural area
  
  Pittsburg - Golden Eagle Rd., off Rt. 3 near First Connecticut Lake
  
  
• Connecticut Lakes State Forest
  Deer Mountain Campground has 20 primitive campsites. Wood and water available. Trout and salmon fishing.
  Pittsburg - Route 3
  
  
• Lake Francis State Park
  This lakefront park offers 36 tent sites for camping, a picnic area, and a boat launch. Located in the northern wilderness of New Hampshire, there is excellent fishing for rainbow trout, salmon and pickerel. No swimming.
  Pittsburg - Off U.S. Route 3
  
  

• Mt. Washington State Park
  This 52-acre mountain park is atop the highest mountain in the Northeast (6,288 ft.). Highest wind velocity in the world was recorded here at 231 MPH. Modern summit building, snack bar and gift shop. Restored historic Tip Top House is staffed and open daily. Surrounded by the White Mountain National Forest. Summit reached by hiking trails, Auto Road or Cog Railway.
  Sargents Purchase - U.S. 302
  
  

• Peabody Forest
  83 acres; Giant Falls on Peabody Brook; connection to Appalachian Trail into the Mahoosuc Range
  
  Shelburne - North Rd. off Rt. 2
  
  

• Coleman State Park
  On Little Diamond Pond in timbered Connecticut Lakes region. Campground with 30 primitive tent sites. Excellent trout fishing. Hiking, snowmobiling and XC-skiing.
  Stewartstown - Off Route 26