Attention Road Closures: Due to recent storm damage, some roads are currently closed to vehicles until repairs can be made.
Please see below for more information.

 
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Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest

Contact

CLHWF Field Office, 439 River Road, Pittsburg, NH 03592

Hours and Fees

Update August 30, 2024:
 
Coon Brook Road has reopened! 

  • The following roads are closed to vehicle use until repairs can be made; Indian Stream (at mile marker 8), West Side Indian Stream (closed north of mile marker 9 gate), Sophies Lane, and Trestle Brook that goes to Beaman Hill. 
  •  All roads remain open to pedestrian and bicycle use, however, there are significant washouts and missing crossing structures on the roads. Visitors are asked to take care while driving the roads open to vehicles, to respect barricades and to follow detours as directed.
  •  Watch for trucks and other construction equipment that are working on Magalloway Road, Cedar Stream Road, Smith Brook Road and Deadwater Road.
  • As of August 2, 2024, The gate at the first bridge on East Inlet Road is currently closed. The bridge on East Inlet Road just below the cartop launch near East Inlet Dam is closed. Please check back for updates.

Check Gate Status June 10, 2024

Contact Information:

Road and Gate Information: 

Dwayne Covell, Field Supervisor,CLHWF Field Office
603-538-6707, Dwayne.O.Covell@dncr.nh.gov 

Recreation Information: 
Motorized Recreation
Clint Savage, District Supervisor, DNCR Region 1 Trails Bureau
603-788-3155, Clinton.J.Savage@dncr.nh.gov

Non-Motorized Recreation
Brian Parise, Regional Supervisor, DNCR Great Northwood Region
603-466-2214, Brian.T.Parise@dncr.nh.gov

General Information:
Johanna Lyons, State Park Planner/CLHWF Administrator
DNCR Division of Parks and Recreation
603-271-3935, Johanna.Lyons@dncr.nh.gov
    
This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting. During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed.
Off season use: The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.

Activities and amenities

Boat Ramp Fishing Hiking Canoeing Restrooms Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Mushing Pet-friendly Picnic Area Snowmobiling Snowshoeing Walking Trails Cross Country Skiing OHRV Fire Lookout Tower

About the Park

The State of New Hampshire, in cooperation with Connecticut Lakes Realty Trust, provides high quality recreational opportunities on 146,000 acres of privately owned commercial forestry lands. The property is a working forest and care should be taken on the roads, trails and in the forest.

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Are pets allowed at Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest?

Leashed pets are permitted. 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.


Access for Persons with Disabilities

Visit our Accessibility page. For more information on specific accessibilty needs or questions, please contact the individual park office directly.
Drone use is restricted at all NH State Parks. Drone operators are not permitted to take off or land within NH State Park boundaries.
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