Pillsbury State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- See fee details
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 863-2860
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Pillsbury State Park is a park in Sullivan County, about 16 miles southeast of Claremont.
Popular activities here are snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, 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).
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
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. Park Office: 603-863-2860 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Camping Rate Per Night | $29 |
| Day Use Fees: Adults (resident) | $4 · senior |
| Day Use Fees: Adults (resident) | $2 · senior |
| Day Use Fees: Adults (resident) | Free · senior |
| Day Use Fees: Adults (resident) | Free · senior |
Official wording
Camping Rate Per Night: $29 (no hookups) Day Use Fees: Adults $4, Children 6-11 $2, Children 5 and under $0, NH Residents age 65 and over $0
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
Pets are 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
This 41 site primitive campground includes canoe-to and walk-in sites. The park is heavily wooded with several ponds and wetlands that offer a variety of wildlife. This is a pet-friendly campground.
Pillsbury Campground Map, Information and Policies
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingBikingCanoeing and kayakingMountain bikingWinter sportsSnowmobilingCross-country skiingBoatingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent 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
- 100 Pillsbury State Park Road
Washington, NH 03280 - Nearest town
- Claremont — about 16 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.2272, -72.1008
- Phone
- (603) 863-2860
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
“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