Odiorne Point State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentionedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 436-7406
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Alert 11/1 - Closed
Posted by the park. Official alert
Alert *Porta potties if bathhouse closed – weather dependent
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
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In Rockingham County, about 3 miles east of Portsmouth, Odiorne Point State Park covers about 141 acres.
Visitors come for cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. 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.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming — Bathhouse | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Not stated | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — | |
| Entrance gate | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — |
| Not stated | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Other — Porta Potties | Not stated | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Not stated | 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — | |
| Not stated | 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Open: weekends 4/18, full-time 5/2, unstaffed 11/9
Bathhouse Hours: 4/1 - 5/21, 9am - 5pm 5/22 - 9/7, 9am - 6pm 9/8 - 10/1, 9am - 5pm 10/2 - 10/12, 9am - 5pm 10/13 - 10/31, 9am - 4pm 11/1* - 11/11 - 9am - 4pm
Gates Open: 4/1 - 5/21, 8am - 7pm 5/22 - 9/7, 8am - 8pm 9/8 - 10/1, 8am - 7pm 10/2 - 10/12, 8am - 6:30pm 10/13 - 10/31, 8am - 6pm 11/1 - Closed Porta potties if bathhouse closed – weather dependent
Porta Potties Open: 4/1 - 5/21 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 5/22 - 9/7 8:30 am - 6:00 pm 9/8 - end of season, closes at 5:00 pm 4/1 - 5/22 8:30 am - 6:00 pm 5/22 - 9/7 closes at 7:00 pm 9/8 - end of season, closes at 6:00 pm Hours subject to change, check hours at park. Park Office: 603-436-7406 When park is unstaffed during the season, please deposit payment in Iron Ranger (self-serve paystation) or Seacoast Science Center main desk. Checks can be made payable to Treasurer, State of NH. A Seasonal bathhouse and/or porta pottie for park visitors is located at the main entrance through 11/13. Porta-potties are available at the boat launch through October.
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: Adult: 12 and over (resident) | $4 · senior |
| Day Use Fees: Adult: 12 and over (resident) | Free · senior |
| Child: 5 & under | Free |
| Child: 5 & under | $2 |
Official wording
Day Use Fees: Adult: 12 and over $4, NH Residents age 65 and over $0 Child: 5 & under - $0, 6-11, $2 Seacoast Science Center (SSC) is open seven days a week in the summer, 10am - 4pm. Check the Center’s calendar for off-season hours. SSC admission fee is separate from State Park fee. Follow this link to purchase Park and/or SSC tickets. 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
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.
Things to do
FishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingBikingMountain bikingWinter sportsCross-country skiingBoatingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ 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
- 570 Ocean Blvd
Rye, NH 03870 - Nearest town
- Portsmouth — about 3 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.0499, -70.7206
- Phone
- (603) 436-7406
- nhparks@dncr.nh.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.; 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.; 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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)
- Photo: Odiorne Point State Park, Rye, United States (Unsplash).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), Kristopher Roller krisroller
“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