State Park

Wadleigh State Park

Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
See fee details
Day-use reservations
None mentionedCan reach capacity
Dogs
No dogs
Camping
None listed
Official site
nhstateparks.org(603) 927-4724

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Wadleigh State Park is a park in Merrimack County, about 16 miles southwest of Franklin.

Visitors come for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
Office — Park StoreMon–Fri1 p.m. – 4 p.m.—
Mon–Fri10 a.m. – 6 p.m.—
Official wording

Open: unstaffed 9/8

Park Store: Monday - Friday 1pm - 4pm, Weekends and Holidays 10am - 6pm.

Park Office: 603-927-4724 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

ItemAmount
Day Use Fees: Adult: 12 and over (resident)$4 · senior
Day Use Fees: Adult: 12 and over (resident)Free · senior
Child: 5 & underFree
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 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).

Check availability and book

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 ramp
  • 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
78 Wadleigh State Park Road
Sutton, NH 03221
Nearest town
Franklin — about 16 mi southwest (straight line)
Coordinates
43.3527, -71.9471
Phone
(603) 927-4724
Email
wadleighsp@dncr.nh.gov

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Sources and freshness

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