Lake Francis State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 538-6965
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Lake Francis State Park is a park in Coos County, about 40 miles north of Berlin.
Things to do include snowmobiling, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and boating. Its trail network totals roughly 000 miles, according to the park. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (RV sites, tent sites, and showers). If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and yurts.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Campiground: open 5/15, last date 10/24 Park Office: 603-538-6965
Office Hours: Call for park hours: When park is unstaffed during the season, please deposit payment in Iron Ranger (self-serve paystation). Checks can be made payable to Treasurer, State of NH.
This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting. Off season use: During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. 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
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Camping Rate Per Night | $35 |
| Camping Rate Per Night | $45 |
| Youth Group Rate: Day Use Fees: Adults (resident) | $4 · child |
| Youth Group Rate: Day Use Fees: Adults (resident) | $2 · child |
| Youth Group Rate: Day Use Fees: Adults (resident) | Free · child |
| Youth Group Rate: Day Use Fees: Adults (resident) | Free · child |
Official wording
Camping Rate Per Night: $35 (no hookups), $45 (waterview/hookups) Youth Group Rate: Day Use Fees: Adults $4, Children 6-11 $2, Children 5 and under $0, NH Residents 65 and over, $0
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.
Camping
Lake Francis campground provides 45 sites including 9 sites with water/electric (20amp) hook-ups and 9 sites for ATV camping.
Lake Francis Campground Map
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Lake Francis Campground Information/Policies
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingWinter sportsSnowmobilingBoatingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ 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.
Rules and permits
Dump Station is for use by registered campers only.
Outside use is not permitted. See campground map for dump station location.
Getting there
- Address
- 439 River Road
Pittsburg, NH 03592 - Nearest town
- Berlin — about 40 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 45.0619, -71.3017
- Phone
- (603) 538-6965
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
“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