Pawtuckaway State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentionedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 895-3031
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Pawtuckaway State Park is a 5,469-acre park in Rockingham County, about 15 miles northeast of Manchester.
The park supports snowmobiling, mountain biking, horseback riding, winter sports, and canoeing and kayaking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers). There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Sun–Thu | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Sun–Thu | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Hiking - unstaffed 11/12 Beach - unstaffed 9/27 Campground- fall primitive 10/12, last date 10/24 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. Office: 603-895-3031
Office Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9am-5pm, Friday- Saturday 9am-8pm
Please note: Office hours are subject to change, please contact the park directly if you have any questions. Drawdown and Removal of Burnhams Dike in the marsh
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 |
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 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: beach day-use area.
Leashed pets are permitted in the campground, cabins, pavilions and on hiking trails. Pets are not permitted at beach day-use area. 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
Pawtuckaway State Park Campground lines the shore of beautiful Pawtuckaway Lake. The 192 sites are wooded and many provide views of the lake. Each campsite has an open fire ring, picnic table, flat areas for a tent, and a parking space. Other amenities include fully equipped 24 hour bathhouses, camp store, and canoe and kayak rentals. Five cabins are also available to reserve; each sleeps six people, has electricity, and includes a fire ring and picnic table.
Pawtuckaway Campground Map, Information & Policies
Bathhouses are equipped with running water, flush toilets. 24 hour showers are available on Big Island and Horse Island. There are no hook-ups at any of the campsites. The park also has a camp store where canoe and kayak rentals are available, as well as a public canoe and kayak launch. Pets are allowed in the campground but not the beach area of the park.
Onsite check-in is required at Office during the Main Season, which runs from the Friday before Memorial Day to in May through Labor Day in September, and at other times when the park is staffed.
See our ARPA Campsite Improvement Project
Alcohol is prohibited at the Pawtuckaway State Park Beach Area
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingBikingMountain bikingWinter sportsSnowmobilingBoatingHorseback ridingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
- 128 Mountain Rd.
Nottingham, NH 03290 - Nearest town
- Manchester — about 15 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.0794, -71.1706
- Phone
- (603) 895-3031
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