Mt. Washington State Park
Notice: The Visitor Center at the top of Mount Washington, along with full visitor services, in… — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 466-3347
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert The Sherman Adams Summit Building will be closed for the 2026 season as of October 16th.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure The Visitor Center at the top of Mount Washington, along with full visitor services, in…The Visitor Center at the top of Mount Washington, along with full visitor services, including the Gift Shop, Food Service, water refilling station… (more)
The Visitor Center at the top of Mount Washington, along with full visitor services, including the Gift Shop, Food Service, water refilling station and shelter for hikers, and the Mount Washington Observatory Museum are now closed for the season.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Mt. Washington State Park is a park in Coos County, about 14 miles south of Berlin.
Things to do include historic sites, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | The Sherman Adams Summit Building will be closed for the 2026 season as of October 16th. It will re-open at a TBD date in May of 2027. The Visitor Center at the top of Mount Washington, along with full visitor services, including the Gift Shop, Food Service, water refilling station and shelter for hikers, and the Mount Washington Observatory Museum are now closed for the season. The Mt. Washington Auto Road and the Mount Washington Cog Railway remain open. Please check their links below on this page. Please call the Park directly at 603-466-3347 for more information. For the most current weather conditions above tree-line refer to the higher summits forecast from the Mount Washington Observatory and for overall planning of hiking trips into the White Mountains refer to Hike Safe for information and advice with helpful links to public and private agencies. Should an emergency arise during your visit, please call 911 for assistance. | ||
Official wording
The Sherman Adams Summit Building will be closed for the 2026 season as of October 16th. It will re-open at a TBD date in May of 2027. The Visitor Center at the top of Mount Washington, along with full visitor services, including the Gift Shop, Food Service, water refilling station and shelter for hikers, and the Mount Washington Observatory Museum are now closed for the season. The Mt. Washington Auto Road and the Mount Washington Cog Railway remain open. Please check their links below on this page. Please call the Park directly at 603-466-3347 for more information. For the most current weather conditions above tree-line refer to the higher summits forecast from the Mount Washington Observatory and for overall planning of hiking trips into the White Mountains refer to Hike Safe for information and advice with helpful links to public and private agencies. Should an emergency arise during your visit, please call 911 for assistance.
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
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, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: concession and dining room areas.
Pets are permitted in the designated areas only: • Pets are not to be tied to entry area into Sherman Adams Building Visitor Center. • Pets are not allowed in concession and dining room areas • Pets are to be leashed and attended to at all times; owners are responsible for their pets' actions. • The Cog Railway has a strict 'no pets on trains' policy. Mt Washington Auto Road's Hiker Shuttle will transport pets at drivers discretion, if allowed the per person rate may be applied. 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
HikingPicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
✓ 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
- 1598 Mt Washington Auto Road
Sargent's Purchase, NH 03589 - Nearest town
- Berlin — about 14 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.2774, -71.3024
- Phone
- (603) 466-3347
- 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: Halfway-house-tuckermans-ravine.JPG — Public domain (released by the author), Jane023
“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