Lake Francis State Park

Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens May 15, 2026 through October 11, 2026. Reservations available up to 11 months in advance via ReserveAmerica.

About

Lake Francis State Park is situated on a 2,000-acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes in New Hampshire's Great North Woods region, offering a remote base for outdoor recreation. The campground features 47 sites ranging from tent-only and platform sites to sites with water and electric hookups. Sites 13-21 offer hookups, with 7 of these being waterfront locations. Nine sites (1, 2, 3, 4, 20, 21, 44, 45, and 46) are accessible via ATV trails, making this a popular destination for ATV riders. The park is a favored base for hunters and anglers, with the lake supporting brook trout, landlocked salmon, yellow perch, smallmouth bass, and chain pickerel. A boat launch provides easy water access, and canoeists can explore the scenic upper Connecticut River. Ice fishing is popular during winter months. The park also features hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas, and a small waterfront pavilion. Flush toilets, vault toilets, showers, a dump station, and drinking water are available. Maximum RV length varies by site, with some accommodating up to 40 feet. Limited cell service is available, though coverage varies by provider.

Directions

From I-93: Take Exit 36 onto Route 3 North. Follow Route 3 to Pittsburg and follow signs to Lake Francis State Park. From I-95: Take Route 16 west to Route 26 west to Route 3 in Colebrook, then follow signs to Lake Francis State Park.

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