State Parks Near Laconia, New Hampshire
45 state park units lie within 50 miles of Laconia, including 7 parks across the line in Vermont and Maine. The closest is Endicott Rock Historic Site, about 2 mi northeast of town. 14 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Endicott Rock Historic Site2 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 14of 45 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 124 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 28pets allowed
State parks near Laconia, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Laconia; driving distance is usually longer.
Endicott Rock Historic Site
The park supports historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Endicott Rock Historic Site →Ellacoya State Park
Things to do include swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Ellacoya 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 →Daniel Webster Birthplace
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Daniel Webster Birthplace →Wellington State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wellington State Park →Wentworth State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Wentworth 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 →Governor Wentworth Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Governor Wentworth Historic Site →Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site →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 →White Lake State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for White Lake State Park →Cardigan Mountain State Park
The park supports hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Cardigan Mountain State Park →Winslow State Park
The park supports winter sports, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Winslow State Park →Rollins State Park
Visitors come for hiking and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Rollins 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 →Northwood Meadows State Park
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, winter sports, and canoeing and kayaking.
Hours, fees and rules for Northwood Meadows State Park →Madison Boulder Natural Area
Popular activities here are winter sports and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Madison Boulder Natural Area →Flume Gorge
The park supports winter sports, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Flume Gorge →Bear Brook State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, mountain biking, and winter sports. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Bear Brook 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 →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 →Crawford Notch State Park
The park supports cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, historic sites, and biking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Crawford Notch State Park →Lake Tarleton State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Tarleton State Park →Echo Lake State Park
The park supports mountain biking, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Echo Lake State Park →Cathedral Ledge State Park
Popular activities here are mountain biking, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Cathedral Ledge State Park →Pawtuckaway State Park
The park supports snowmobiling, mountain biking, horseback riding, 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 and showers).
Hours, fees and rules for Pawtuckaway 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 →Franklin Pierce Homestead Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Franklin Pierce Homestead Historic Site →Thetford Hill State Park
Popular activities here are hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Thetford Hill State Park →Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park
Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park is a park in York County, about 4 miles east of Dover.
Hours, fees and rules for Vaughan Woods Memorial State Park →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 →Franconia Notch State Park
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Franconia Notch State Park →Eisenhower Memorial Wayside
Eisenhower Memorial Wayside is a scenic site in Coos County, about 18 miles southwest of Berlin.
Hours, fees and rules for Eisenhower Memorial Wayside →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 →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 →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 →Sebago Lake State Park
In Cumberland County, about 23 miles west of Auburn, Sebago Lake State Park covers about 1,244 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Sebago Lake 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 →Storer Garrison State Historic Site
Storer Garrison State Historic Site is a historic site in York County, about 12 miles southeast of Sanford.
Hours, fees and rules for Storer Garrison State Historic Site →White Island Historical Site
Visitors come for historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for White Island Historical Site →Mt. Washington State Park
Things to do include historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Mt. Washington State Park →Robert Frost Farm Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Robert Frost Farm Historic Site →Kingston State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Kingston State Park →Taylor Mill Historic Site
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Taylor Mill Historic Site →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Laconia
- Ellacoya State Park 6 mi east · Campground listed
- White Lake State Park 22 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Bear Brook State Park 30 mi south · Campground listed
- Mt. Sunapee State Park 33 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Crawford Notch State Park 36 mi north · Campground listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Laconia
- Bear Brook State Park 30 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Pawtuckaway State Park 38 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Quechee State Park 46 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Wilgus State Park 48 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Laconia
- Ahern State Park 9 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
- Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site 20 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Sculptured Rocks Natural Area 21 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Cardigan Mountain State Park 24 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Winslow State Park 24 mi southwest · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 23 more in the list above
Swimming near Laconia
- Ellacoya State Park 6 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wellington State Park 16 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wentworth State Park 17 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Livermore Falls Recreation Area 17 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- White Lake State Park 22 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 9 more in the list above
Hiking near Laconia
- Ahern State Park 9 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Wellington State Park 16 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site 20 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- White Lake State Park 22 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Cardigan Mountain State Park 24 mi west · Hiking trails listed
+ 25 more in the list above
Fishing near Laconia
- Ellacoya State Park 6 mi east · Fishing listed
- Ahern State Park 9 mi south · Fishing listed
- Wellington State Park 16 mi west · Fishing listed
- Wentworth State Park 17 mi east · Fishing listed
- Livermore Falls Recreation Area 17 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Laconia
What is the closest state park to Laconia?
Endicott Rock Historic Site is the closest, about 2 miles northeast of Laconia in a straight line. Next are Ellacoya State Park and Ahern State Park.
How many state parks are near Laconia?
45 state park units are within 50 miles, and 14 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Laconia have camping?
12 parks list camping, the nearest being Ellacoya State Park, White Lake State Park and Bear Brook State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Laconia?
Yes, at 28 parks, including Ahern State Park, Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site and Sculptured Rocks Natural Area. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Laconia?
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.
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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.