Silver Lake State Park

Contact

138 Silver Lake Road, Hollis, NH 03049

Hours and Fees

*NOTICE: SILVER LAKE STATE PARK 2025 OPERATIONS*

Due to intermittent and frequent Cyanobacteria warnings at the park, Silver Lake State Park will be operating the 2025season with reduced staffing and facilities. Staff will be present but will focus on grounds maintenance.

If the blue alert banner is posted on the top of this page, an advisory has been activated. Please always check Healthy Swimming Mapper for updated information.

Facilities will be unavailable with the exception of portable toilets. The park remains open and accessible to the public for recreation.

Please see additional signage from NH Dept. of Environmental Services regarding cyanobacteria and current swimming recommendations. N.H. State Parks in coordination with NHDES and other stakeholders are currently working toward a watershed management plan for Silver Lake.

For more information about Cyanobacteria

Thank you for your patience.

Alcohol is prohibited at Silver Lake State Park, no pets allowed.

This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting.

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

Check Beach Advisories

About the Park

Silver Lake State Park spans 80 acres and its sandy 1,000-foot beach curves along 34-acre Silver Lake. Popular activities in the park include swimming, picnicking, and boating. Amenities include picnic tables, canoe and kayak rentals (see fee section below). There is also a short trail loop starting from the beach and miles of hiking trails starting from the main parking lot and entering Spalding Town Forest.
Season Passes

Are pets allowed at Silver Lake State Park?

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

Group Use Reservations

Youth Group Day Use

This park is not staffed, but Youth and School Groups still must call the South Region office at 603-485-1031 at least 2 weeks prior to arrival to make reservations before visiting. The Bus Pass Program is available for NH youth organizations that meet the program criteria (for more information and applications, please visit BUS PASS PROGRAM.

Groups that do not meet the qualification for the Bus Pass Program are eligible to receive a discounted rate. For More information, please visit our School & Youth Group Page .

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 accessibility 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.