Working Forest

Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest

Coos County, New Hampshire
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed
Camping
None listed
Official site
nhstateparks.org(603) 538-6707

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest is a forest in Coos County, about 40 miles north of Berlin.

Things to do include snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and winter sports. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below.
Official wording

Check Gate Status - June 12, 2026

Road and Gate Information: Peter Kenney, Field Supervisor, CLHWF Field Office 603-538-6707, Peter.J.Kenney@dncr.nh.gov

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.

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

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed

Leashed pets are permitted. 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

FishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingBikingMountain bikingWinter sportsSnowmobilingCross-country skiingBoatingHorseback ridingPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic areas

Water

  • Boat ramp

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ 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
CLHWF Field Office, 439 River Road
Pittsburg, NH 03592
Nearest town
Berlin — about 40 mi north (straight line)
Coordinates
45.0619, -71.3017
Phone
(603) 538-6707

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

Entrance gate: Road and Gate Information: Peter Kenney, Field Supervisor, CLHWF Field Office 603-538-6707, Peter.J.Kenney@dncr.nh.gov

Nearby state parks

Lake Francis State Park
0 mi north (straight line)
Coleman State Park
8.7 mi south (straight line)
Deer Mountain Campground
10.6 mi northeast (straight line)
Beaver Brook Falls Wayside
12.8 mi southwest (straight line)
Dixville Notch State Park
13.6 mi south (straight line)
Androscoggin Wayside Park
22.9 mi south (straight line)
Mollidgewock State Park
24.2 mi south (straight line)
Lyman Falls State Park
24.6 mi southwest (straight line) · Vermont

Sources and freshness

“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

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