State Parks Near Claremont, New Hampshire
55 state park units lie within 50 miles of Claremont, including 31 parks across the line in Vermont and Massachusetts. The closest is Wilgus State Park, about 4 mi west of town. 13 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Wilgus State Park4 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 13of 55 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 238 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 38pets allowed
State parks near Claremont, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Claremont; driving distance is usually longer.
Wilgus State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 24 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Wilgus State Park →Mt. Ascutney State Park
Popular activities here are ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Its trail network totals roughly 12 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 48 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Mt. Ascutney State Park →Muckross State Park
Visitors come for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Muckross State Park →Mt. Sunapee State Park
Visitors come for winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Mt. Sunapee State Park →Pillsbury State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Pillsbury State Park →Quechee State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, ranger programs, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 52 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Quechee State Park →Camp Plymouth State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 6 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Camp Plymouth State Park →Gardner Memorial Wayside Park
Visitors come for fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Gardner Memorial Wayside Park →Wadleigh State Park
Visitors come for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Wadleigh State Park →Coolidge State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 61 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Coolidge State Park →Winslow State Park
The park supports winter sports, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Winslow State Park →Lowell Lake State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lowell Lake State Park →Rollins State Park
Visitors come for hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rollins State Park →Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site →Cardigan Mountain State Park
The park supports hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Cardigan Mountain State Park →Franklin Pierce Homestead Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin Pierce Homestead Historic Site →Silver Lake State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and ranger programs. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 46 campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Lake State Park →Jamaica State Park
Things to do include swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 59 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Jamaica State Park →Thetford Hill State Park
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Thetford Hill State Park →Townshend State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Townshend State Park →Gifford Woods State Park
Popular activities here are fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 41 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Gifford Woods State Park →Daniel Webster Birthplace
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Daniel Webster Birthplace →Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area
Popular activities here are hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Chesterfield Gorge Natural Area →Wellington State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wellington State Park →Sculptured Rocks Natural Area
Sculptured Rocks Natural Area is a natural area in Grafton County, about 20 miles northwest of Franklin.
Hours, fees and rules for Sculptured Rocks Natural Area →Dutton Pines State Park
Dutton Pines State Park is a park in Windham County, about 12 miles west of Keene.
Hours, fees and rules for Dutton Pines State Park →Emerald Lake State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, ranger programs, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Emerald Lake State Park →Pisgah State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and winter sports.
Hours, fees and rules for Pisgah State Park →Clough State Park
Popular activities here are mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Clough State Park →Monadnock State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Monadnock State Park →Greenfield State Park
Visitors come for snowmobiling, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. Water access includes boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Greenfield State Park →Fort Dummer State Park
Things to do include hiking and picnicking. Overnight options include 59 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Dummer State Park →Rhododendron State Park
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rhododendron State Park →Ahern State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, mountain biking, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Ahern State Park →Livermore Falls Recreation Area
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Livermore Falls Recreation Area →Miller State Park
Visitors come for winter sports, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Miller State Park →Lake St. Catherine State Park
The park supports golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 61 campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake St. Catherine State Park →Molly Stark State Park
The park supports hiking and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 34 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Molly Stark State Park →Lake Tarleton State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Tarleton State Park →Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park
Things to do include hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park →Fisher Scott Memorial Pines
Fisher Scott Memorial Pines is a natural area in Bennington County, about 13 miles northeast of Cambridge.
Hours, fees and rules for Fisher Scott Memorial Pines →Sweet Pond State Park
Sweet Pond State Park is a park in Windham County, about 10 miles north of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Sweet Pond State Park →Endicott Rock Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Endicott Rock Historic Site →Bedell Bridge State Historic Site
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bedell Bridge State Historic Site →Mount Grace State Forest
Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Mount Grace State Forest →Royalston State Forest
Royalston State Forest is a forest in Worcester County, about 15 miles northwest of Gardner.
Hours, fees and rules for Royalston State Forest →Allis State Park
The park supports hiking and picnicking. Camping is available: 26 campsites, including RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Allis State Park →Bomoseen State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Bomoseen State Park →Ainsworth State Park
Ainsworth State Park is a park in Orange County, about 9 miles south of Barre.
Hours, fees and rules for Ainsworth State Park →Northfield State Forest
Northfield State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 11 miles northeast of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Northfield State Forest →Leyden State Forest
Leyden State Forest is a forest in Franklin County, about 7 miles north of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Leyden State Forest →Warwick State Forest
Covering about 70 acres, Warwick State Forest lies in Franklin County, about 14 miles east of Greenfield.
Hours, fees and rules for Warwick State Forest →Woodford State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodford State Park →Half Moon Pond State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 63 campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Half Moon Pond State Park →Lake Shaftsbury State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 15 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Shaftsbury State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Claremont
- Wilgus State Park 4 mi west · 24 campsites
- Mt. Ascutney State Park 5 mi northwest · 48 campsites
- Mt. Sunapee State Park 14 mi east · Campground listed
- Pillsbury State Park 16 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Quechee State Park 18 mi north · 52 campsites
+ 18 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Claremont
- Wilgus State Park 4 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Quechee State Park 18 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Camp Plymouth State Park 19 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Gifford Woods State Park 31 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake St. Catherine State Park 44 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 3 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Claremont
- Wilgus State Park 4 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Mt. Ascutney State Park 5 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Muckross State Park 10 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Mt. Sunapee State Park 14 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Pillsbury State Park 16 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 33 more in the list above
Swimming near Claremont
- Mt. Sunapee State Park 14 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Camp Plymouth State Park 19 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wadleigh State Park 20 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Silver Lake State Park 28 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Jamaica State Park 29 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 11 more in the list above
Hiking near Claremont
- Wilgus State Park 4 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Mt. Ascutney State Park 5 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Muckross State Park 10 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Mt. Sunapee State Park 14 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Pillsbury State Park 16 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 34 more in the list above
Fishing near Claremont
- Wilgus State Park 4 mi west · Fishing listed
- Muckross State Park 10 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Pillsbury State Park 16 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Quechee State Park 18 mi north · Fishing listed
- Camp Plymouth State Park 19 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 20 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Claremont
What is the closest state park to Claremont?
Wilgus State Park is the closest, about 4 miles west of Claremont in a straight line. Next are Mt. Ascutney State Park and Muckross State Park.
How many state parks are near Claremont?
55 state park units are within 50 miles, and 13 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Claremont have camping?
23 parks list camping, the nearest being Wilgus State Park, Mt. Ascutney State Park and Mt. Sunapee State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Claremont?
Yes, at 38 parks, including Wilgus State Park, Mt. Ascutney State Park and Muckross State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Claremont?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Lebanon, NH18 mi north
- Near Keene, NH30 mi south
- Near Rutland, VT36 mi northwest
- Near Concord, NH40 mi east
- Near Laconia, NH45 mi east
- Near Manchester, NH53 mi southeast
- Near Greenfield, MA55 mi south
- Near Gardner, MA58 mi south
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.