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Pawtuckaway State Park

128 Mountain Road
Nottingham, NH 03290
Phone: 603-895-3031




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Pawtuckaway State Park offers a variety of landscapes, with something to do and see for everyone. The park includes a large family beach on the lake. 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.
Pawtuckaway Trail Map

Pawtuckaway Trail Information

Alcohol is prohibited at the Pawtuckaway State Park Beach Area.

Notice: A logging operation is currently taking place in Patuckaway State Park, affecting Round Pond Trail near the intersection with Reservation Rd.

Notice: Due to the popularity of Pawtuckaway State Park's beach area on nice weekends and holidays, the beach will most likely sell-out in the morning hours. Once the beach area reaches capacity additional beach goers cannot be admitted due to safety concerns. Hiker's, boaters and fisherman will still be allowed into the park.

Operating Schedule

Pawtuckaway State Park is open full-time for the season on May 4, 2013 and closes October 27, 2013. Operating hours are 8:00 am to sunset (daily). *Operating dates and times are subject to change without notice. For up to date hours, please call the park directly.

Fee	Full Time	Gates	Operating Hours	Closing
Adults: $5 Children (6-11): $2	5/4	N/A	Daily: 8am-7pm	10/27

This park is always open for recreation. During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Please be aware that many State Park areas and trails are not staffed during the off-season, and day-use fees are not collected. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.

Fees

Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free. Season passes are available. When park is unstaffed during the season, please use Iron Ranger (self-serve paystation).

Camping at Pawtuckaway State Park

Pawtuckaway State Park Campground lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake. The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake. Each campsite has an open fireplace, picnic table, flat area for a tent, and a parking space. Running water, flush toilets, a camp store, boat launch, and canoe and kayak rentals are available. Coin-operated showers are accessible 24 hours a day. The campground is open for the season May 3rd, 2013. Reservations may be made online through ReserveAmerica or by calling ReserveAmerica at 1-877-647-2757. Reservations for organized youth group camping are required and should be made by calling ReserveAmerica at 1-877-647-2757. Five cabins are available; each sleeps six people, has electricity, and includes a fire ring and picnic table. Pawtuckaway Campground Map

Campground Schedule:

Pre-Season	Full-Time	Closing	Office Hours	Camping Rate Per Night
5/3	5/24	11/11	Call park for hours	$25 (Big Island inland, no hookups) $30 (all other sites, no hookups) *Cabins: $65/night; $360/week

Please note: Pre-season and post-season camping is first come, first serve and weather permitting. Staffing, services, and facilities may be limited. Please use iron ranger (self-service pay station) during the off season.

*Cabins: Weekly reservations are from Saturday to Saturday check with the campground office for walk-in options. The fee covers one to six people, with a maximum of six people per yurt/cabin.

Planning an Outing?

Pawtuckaway State Park is a great location to hold a family reunion, corporate outing, wedding, and more. For more information, check out our Outings in State Parks page and see a complete listing and photos of all our State Park Pavilions and Group Use Areas.

Are pets allowed at Pawtuckaway State Park?

Pets are not permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.

Keep Your Parks Clean

Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.