Day-Use
Picnicking, as well as swimming and boating in 803-acre Lake Pawtuckaway, are favorite activities enjoyed in the park. Pawtuckaway's 5,500 acres offer a variety of opportunities for hiking and mountain biking, as well. Trails wind through an oak and hemlock forest on what used to be pasture land bounded by stone walls. A hike to South Peak leads to the Pawtuckaway fire tower. Call the park directly for directions to the large boulder field, with some rocks as tall as thirty feet. An extensive wetland in the park provides great opportunities for viewing wildlife such as beavers, great blue herons, turtles, waterfowl and a variety of song birds. A lucky visitor may even catch a glimpse of a deer or moose.

Group-Use
Pawtuckaway offers a great location for group outings. A large pavilion, separate from the day-use area, has a large stone fireplace, electricity, and a ballfield. Call the park directly at 603\895-3031 to reserve the group shelter. The camping area for organized youth groups is located on the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking, fishing, swimming and canoeing at this heavily wooded, 5,500-acre park. Adirondack shelters, a large group pavilion with a stone fireplace and toilet facilities, a large lawn area for games and other activities, and a canoe launch are available in the group camping area. A campstore, canoe and paddle boat rentals and an 800-foot beach are available in the park. Reservations for organized youth group camping may be made by calling 603-271-3628, Monday through Friday, from January through mid-October.