Cardigan Mountain State Park
Also known as Mount Cardigan State Park
Notice: The gate usually closes the end of October, or according to the weather. When closed, p… — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 227-8745
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
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The gate usually closes the end of October, or according to the weather. When closed, parking outside the gate is permitted. It is a 1/4 mile walk. into the park.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Cardigan Mountain State Park is a 5,943-acre park in Grafton County, about 15 miles east of Lebanon.
The park supports hiking and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate | Gate is OPEN for the season. The gate usually closes the end of October, or according to the weather. When closed, parking outside the gate is permitted. It is a 1/4 mile walk. into the park. | ||
| Park | Off season use: The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Please be aware that many State Park areas and trails are not staffed during the off-season, and day-use fees are not collected. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park land. This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting. During the off-season the park is typically not staffed and comfort stations are not available. | ||
Official wording
Gate is OPEN for the season. The gate usually closes the end of October, or according to the weather. When closed, parking outside the gate is permitted. It is a 1/4 mile walk. into the park.
Off season use: The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Please be aware that many State Park areas and trails are not staffed during the off-season, and day-use fees are not collected. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park land. This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting. During the off-season the park is typically not staffed and comfort stations are not available.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Mostly per person: day-use parks $4 adults / $2 youth 6-11, high-use parks $5 adults; children 5 and under and NH residents 65+ free. Per vehicle $15 at Hampton Beach SP South, Monadnock SP and Wallis Sands SP. Historic sites charge residents $4 and non-residents $5 per adult. Flume Gorge $18 adult. Unstaffed parks use self-serve 'Iron Ranger' pay stations.
Statewide fee rule from New Hampshire's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
New Hampshire park passes
- Individual Season Pass — $60. All day-use parks charging a per person fee; not valid for Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Flume Gorge, camping, meter parking, Hampton Beach SP South or Wallis Sands SP parking. Details
- Resident Family Pass — $105. 2 adults and up to 4 dependents at all day-use parks charging a per person fee (NH residency required). Details
- Non-Resident Family Pass — $120. 2 adults and up to 4 dependents at all day-use parks charging a per person fee. Details
- Seacoast Parking Pass — $175. 1 vehicle at Hampton Beach State Park (South) and Wallis Sands State Park. Details
From the New Hampshire state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira)
- Phone
- 1-877-647-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
HikingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 658 Cardigan Mountain Rd
Orange, NH 03741 - Nearest town
- Lebanon — about 15 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.6472, -71.9472
- Phone
- (603) 227-8745
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Gate is OPEN for the season. The gate usually closes the end of October, or according to the weather. When closed, parking outside the gate is permitted. It is a 1/4 mile walk. into the park.
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Hampshire State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NH State Parks directory JSON service (ParkList.asmx/GetParks) + Recreational Rail Trails index page + sitemap.xml
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology