Pawtuckaway State Park

Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens May 22, 2026 and operates through October 11, 2026. Reservations accepted up to 11 months in advance.

About

Pawtuckaway State Park Campground lines the shores of Pawtuckaway Lake in southeastern New Hampshire, offering 192 wooded campsites across three areas: Big Island, Neal's Island, and Horse Island. Many campsites provide views of the lake or direct water access. The campground accommodates tents, pop-ups, and RVs, with sites classified as tent-only, pop-up/tent, standard, or remote. Equipment length limits vary by site, with standard sites accommodating up to 24-foot rigs and pop-up/tent sites up to 16 feet. Each campsite includes an open fire ring, picnic table, flat tent area, and parking space. A maximum of two tents or one RV plus one tent is permitted per site. Amenities include flush toilet facilities, coin-operated showers accessible 24 hours, running water, a camp store, boat launch, and canoe and paddleboat rentals. The campground also offers five cabins, four group sites, and one group pavilion. Located less than 40 minutes from coastal beaches to the east and Manchester to the west, Pawtuckaway provides excellent access to both seacoast attractions and urban amenities. The park features extensive hiking trails including routes to the Pawtuckaway Mountains, mountain biking opportunities, a 600-foot beach for swimming, and excellent fishing on the lake. Reservations are required and accepted up to 11 months in advance.

Directions

From I-93: Take Route 101 east to Exit 5 and follow signs to Pawtuckaway State Park. From I-95: Take Route 101 west to Exit 5 and follow signs to Pawtuckaway State Park. GPS address: 128 Mountain Road, Nottingham, NH.

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