The park also has a camp store where canoe and kayak rentals are available, as well as a public canoe and kayak launch.
There are no hook-ups at any of the campsites. The bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets, and 24 hour showers. Each campsite has an open fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, and a parking space. The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake. Pawtuckaway State Park Campground lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake. A list of New Hampshire State Park swimming locations is posted here Kingston State Park and Bear Brook State Park are both approximately a half-hour from Pawtuckaway State Park. Alcohol is prohibited at the Pawtuckaway State Park Beach Areaīeach Policy: The Pawtuckaway State Park beach area often reaches capacity in the morning hours on weekends and holidays and once it reaches capacity the beach will be closed to additional visitors to ensure the safety of our visitors. *We recommend that visitors bring their own lifejackets as well.įor listings of current advisories, please visit the State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services Beach Advisories website page.
$10 per hour, $50 for half day, $85 for full day $15 per hour, $50 for half day, $85 for full day $20 per hour, $50 for half day, $85 for full day When the park is unstaffed during the off-season, donations are accepted through the day-use iron ranger.
FeesĪdmission is $5 for adults $2 for children ages 6-11 children ages 5 and under, NH residents ages 65 and older with a valid ID are admitted for free season passes are also available. The iron ranger is available in the front of the office to accept required fees and any donations, when the park is not staffed. During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The park is always open for recreation unless otherwise posted. For up to date hours, please call the park directly. Operating Scheduleĭates and times are weather dependent and subject to change without notice. NH Senior Citizens: To receive a discount at our per person fee locations, enter the number of NH Seniors in the vehicle/occupant information section of the order details page, rather than the number of adults. Parks Plate & Season Pass: There are desiganted spaces set aside for plate/pass holders on a first-come/first-serve basis. Reservations are still encouraged in the event a park reaches capacity (requires a $1 transaction fee). Reservations can be made up to 30 days prior to arrival. Walk-in spaces are available for visitors on a first come/first-serve basis. Make a Reservation Book your trip to Pawtuckaway State Park: Visitors can make a reservation before arriving at the park as parking is limited (especially on nice weekends and holidays). At that time, campers will no longer have access to flush toilets or potable water. 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.ĬAMPER NOTICE: Camping will transition to a primitive season starting 10/18 due to weather conditions. The park includes a large family beach on the lake. Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone.