Silver Lake State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $4 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 465-2342
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Silver Lake State Park is a 80-acre park in Hillsborough County, about 5 miles west of Nashua.
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store | Fri–Sun | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
Official wording
SILVER LAKE STATE PARK IS OPEN WEEKENDS THIS YEAR Open: Only open Friday, Saturday & Sunday, all season long Unstaffed: 9/8
Store Hours: Fri., Sat. & Sun. 9am - 5pm
Alcohol is prohibited at Silver Lake State Park, no pets allowed. Please always check Healthy Swimming Mapper for updated information.
Off season use: 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 | $4 |
| Children: 6-11yrs | $2 |
| Children under 5yrs | Free |
| NH Residents 65+yrs with valid NH license (resident) | Free · senior |
Official wording
Hours and Fees Day Use Fees: Adults: 12+yrs: $4.00 Children: 6-11yrs: $2.00 Children under 5yrs: $0.00 NH Residents 65+yrs with valid NH license: $0.00 The park will be open, staffed and collecting fees Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The bathroom facilities will not be available however portable toilets will be available. The park store will also be open Friday, Saturday and Sundays and offer drinks, snacks, ice cream, beach toys and supplies and boat rentals. 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
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
FishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingWinter sportsSnowmobilingHikingCross-country skiingBoatingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
✓ 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
- 138 Silver Lake Road
Hollis, NH 03049 - Nearest town
- Nashua — about 5 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.7628, -71.5960
- Phone
- (603) 465-2342
- 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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: SilverLakeDunes.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), 1000Faces at English Wikipedia
“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