Mt. Sunapee State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentionedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 763-5561
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Mt. Sunapee State Park is a park in Merrimack County, about 14 miles east of Claremont.
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
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| 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 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. | ||
Official wording
Campground: fall primitive 10/12, last date 10/24 Beach: unstaffed 9/21 Primitive Camping Season: Comfort stations such as flush toilets and running water may not be available. Portable toilets will be made available during this time. Store and office hours may be limited. Please call the park directly if you have any questions. Park Office: 603-763-5561 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. Open: Full-time, May 13 9 am - 6 pm
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 |
|---|---|
| Day Use Fees: Adults: 12+yrs | $5 |
| Children: 6-11yrs | $2 |
| Children under 5yrs | Free |
| NH Residents 65+yrs with valid NH license (resident) | Free · senior |
| Car with boat trailer | $10 · vehicle |
Official wording
Day Use Fees: Adults: 12+yrs: $5.00 Children: 6-11yrs: $2.00 Children under 5yrs: $0.00 NH Residents 65+yrs with valid NH license: $0.00 Car with boat trailer $10 Season Passes are available
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
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
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: the ski area during winter operations.
Pets are permitted in the Mt Sunapee Campground and trails only. Pets are also restricted from the annual Arts and Crafts Festival and are not allowed at the ski area during winter operations. 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
Mount Sunapee State Park is a major recreation area in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region offering year-round activities. The campground has 11 campsites that offer either lean-tos or tent platforms. The sites are wooded and are for tent camping. One campsite is non-reserveable and available for walk-in campers. Mount Sunapee Campground Map | Mount Sunapee Campground Information/Policies
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingBoatingPicnickingWinter sports
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry 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
- 86 Beach Access Road
Newbury, NH 03255 - Nearest town
- Claremont — about 14 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.3440, -72.0615
- Phone
- (603) 763-5561
- nhparks@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
- Photo: SunapeeStateBeach1.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), User:Josephbrophy
“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