Monadnock State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $15 per dayAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- RecommendedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 532-8862
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Monadnock State Park is a 1,021-acre park in Cheshire County, about 13 miles southeast of Keene.
Things to do include cross-country skiing, winter sports, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include campsites, with RV sites, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 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 some trailheads are 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. | ||
Official wording
Hiking: Old Toll Road - last staffed date 11/12 Gilson Pond Trails - unstaffed 11/12
Campgrounds: Gilson Pond Campground - fall primitive 10/12, last date 11/11 Monadnock HQ Campground - Open year-round Primitive Season Notice: Starting October 14th 2025, GPA campground will be moving to primitive season. Comfort stations such as flush toilets and running water may not be available. Portable toilets will be made available at this time. HQ sites will have access to flush toilets and water but no showers will be available. Please call the park directly if you have any questions. Park Office: 603-532-8862 Park headquarters is staffed 7 days a week year-round with occasional exceptions for severe weather. Monadnock sells out on weekend days April-November. Day-use reservations are strongly recommended to guarantee a parking spot. Visitors without reservations will be turned away when Park is full. Visitors cannot park elsewhere and walk into the Park. "Day-Use Reservation Pass" will reserve a parking spot for you.
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 some trailheads are 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 |
|---|---|
| Day Use Fees | $15 |
| Day Use Fees | $1 |
Official wording
Day Use Fees: $15 + $1 for advance reservations, for a vehicle with 6 occupants. Season Passes are Available Reservations are still recommended when using a Seasons Pass.
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
- Recommended
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira)
- Phone
- 1-877-647-2757
- Day-use reservations are strongly recommended to guarantee a parking spot.
Reservations are still encouraged in the event a park reaches capacity (requiring a $1 transaction fee).
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
Pets are not 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
Monadnock State Park offers two Campground areas. Monadnock State Park Headquarters and Gilson Pond.
All sites allow for family camping, and the HQ campground allows for groups. The HQ campground road is closed in winter, and campers must park in the main hiking parking area and hike their gear to their site (about ¼ mile). Gilson Pond Campground is closed for winter.
Our campground operating schedule is as follows (dates approximate, weather dependent):
Open May 2025 (primitive camping available April) see reservation link for updates.
- Monadnock HQ: Youth group camping reservations made through the call center only. Family camping reservations can be made online or via the call center.
- Gilson Pond Campground: all family camping, reservations made online or through call center.
Read more from the park
Winter, November 1st - April 30th:
- Monadnock HQ: all sites allow for family camping, reservations can be made online or via call center. Group camping is available, reservations made via call center only, see below.
- Campers must park and hike their gear into the site (1/4 mile).
- Gilson Pond: closed for winter.
Gilson Pond Campground Map, Information & Policies
Gilson Pond Remote Campground Map, Information & Policies
Monadnock HQ Campground Map, Information & Policies
Youth group camping reservations at Monadnock HQ can be made via call center only.
Reserve America Call Center: 1-877-647-2757
Out of state firewood is prohibited, but firewood is available to purchase at the Park stores. Camping is only allowed in designated campsites. Camping is not allowed on the mountain as it is against state law.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingWinter sportsCross-country skiingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
✓ 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
- 169 Poole Road
Jaffrey, NH 03452 - Nearest town
- Keene — about 13 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.8455, -72.0889
- Phone
- (603) 532-8862
- Monadnocksp@dncr.nh.gov
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