Things to do in New Hampshire Lakes Region, New Hampshire Lakes Region: The Best State Parks

October 16, 2021 Hana Mouser

Discover the best top things to do in New Hampshire Lakes Region, United States including Franconia Notch State Park, Mount Sunapee State Park & Ski Area, Ellacoya State Park, Wellington State Park, Wentworth State Park, Rollins State Park, White Lake State Park, Ahern State Park, Hilton Park, Northwood Meadows State Park.
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1. Franconia Notch State Park

260 Tramway Dr, Franconia, NH 03580-4402 +1 603-823-8800 http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/franconia-notch-state-park.aspx
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 639 reviews

Franconia Notch State Park

Named one of the 12 best state parks in America.

Reviewed By MT1 - Aurora, United States

I lived in NH for many years and have passed through Franconia Notch many times, back when the actual Old Man of the Mountain actually existed. This is a beautiful drive, especially in the Fall, and there are lots of places to stop and things to do - the Old Man of the Mountain "hologram" if you will, the Flume Gorge, the Basin, Profile Lake, hiking trails, etc. If you are visiting NH you should definitely make a visit here, and you can also check out the nice little town of Littleton on the north side of "the Notch".

2. Mount Sunapee State Park & Ski Area

1398 Route 103, Newbury, NH 03255-5943 +1 603-763-3500 [email protected] http://www.mountsunapee.com
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 210 reviews

Mount Sunapee State Park & Ski Area

A 3,000-acre recreation area which offers a full-fledged Adventure Park with ziplines, ropes courses, mini golf, disc golf, hiking trails, restaurant and more. During the winter months Mount Sunapee is home to a premier ski area with 66 trails and 11 lifts and known for excellent trail conditions.

Reviewed By rebeccadP8802IH - Wakefield, United States

This is a great spot for the whole family. Fun year round. Excellent staff & great pricing. Highly recommend the trails & mini golf. Look forward to trying out the adventure course next time!

3. Ellacoya State Park

Route 11, Scenic Drive, Gilford, NH 03246 +1 603-293-7821 http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/ellacoya-state-park.aspx
Excellent
48%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Ellacoya State Park

This park includes a beach for swimming on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Reviewed By O9746DMkarens

Ellacoya has it all...beautiful sandy beach, places for RV’s to park, lovely vistas of Lake Winnepausauke, barbecue grills and tables.

4. Wellington State Park

614 W Shore Rd, Bristol, NH 03222-3751 +1 603-744-2197 https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/wellington-state-park.aspx
Excellent
68%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 87 reviews

Wellington State Park

This park includes a large swimming beach on Newfound Lake.

Reviewed By kristinc170 - Manchester, United States

This park is great for spending the whole day at. There is a beach for swimming, a boat launch, fishing, bathroom facilities, playground, small field, covered group area, grills, picnic tables, and washing stations. The water is crystal clear. Our family loves spending time here. The staff are great too. Highly recommend this place.

5. Wentworth State Park

NH Rt 109, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 +1 603-569-3699 http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/we
Excellent
56%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
28%
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4.5 based on 18 reviews

Wentworth State Park

This park is located on Lake Wentworth.

6. Rollins State Park

Route 103, Warner, NH +1 603-456-3808 http://nhstateparks.com/rollins.html
Excellent
56%
Good
44%
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4.5 based on 16 reviews

Rollins State Park

7. White Lake State Park

1632 White Mountain Highway, Tamworth, NH 03886 +1 603-323-7350 https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/white-lake-state-park.aspx
Excellent
63%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
7%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 57 reviews

White Lake State Park

Reviewed By 572jeanp - Amesbury, United States

Great place to stay for semi-natural camping. Close to North Conway as well as area restaurants and grocery stores, but you don't really need to leave the park unless it is very rainy. Campground has hot showers but relatively primitive. I would not use them without wearing a pair of flip flops. Rest rooms are relatively clean. The campground tries, but sometimes campers are the neatest people and one of my pet peeves is parents allowing young children to use rest room unattended. However, the swimming and the lake makes up for any short comings and if you can plan your trip to encompass just great weather, camping is great. There are a few walk up sites. Usually the pickings are fairly good Sunday thru Tuesday. By Wednesday the pickings are slim! The campsites are good size although many of them more easily accommodate a tent! But it is a great family place. My children who are now in their 40s learned to swim there as there is a long gradual walk to deep water and the lake is spring fed so it is usually clear and clean. Sandy bottom in swimming area.

8. Ahern State Park

Route 106, Laconia, NH 03246 +1 603-436-1552 http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/state-parks/ah
Excellent
34%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
14%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 29 reviews

Ahern State Park

This 128 acre park is located along Lake Winnisquam.

Reviewed By Getaway208200

A beautiful sandy beach on lake Winnisquam in Laconia NH It is kinda secluded but you are able to drive right up to it, just need to know where the entrance road is. If you are looking for a fairly private beach this may be as close as you will find for a public beach

9. Hilton Park

Dover Point Rd, Dover, NH 03820
Excellent
27%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
15%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 26 reviews

Hilton Park

10. Northwood Meadows State Park

755 1st New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood, NH 03261-3306 +1 603-485-1031 http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/northwood-meadows-state-park.aspx
Excellent
100%
Good
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 1 reviews

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