Weeks State Park & The John Wingate Weeks Historic Site
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 788-4004
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Weeks State Park & The John Wingate Weeks Historic Site is a historic site in Coos County, about 16 miles west of Berlin.
The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, winter sports, and historic sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate — Auto Road Gate | Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — |
| Other — Observation and Fire Lookout Tower | Not stated | 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center — House Museum | Wed–Sun | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
Official wording
2026 Hours of Operation May 22 - October 12
Auto Road Gate, Wednesday-Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Observation and Fire Lookout Tower: 10:00am-4:30pm 2026: July 4 - October 12
House Museum, Wednesday-Sunday, and Holiday Mondays: 10:00am - 4:00pm, last tour begins at 3:00pm The grounds and trails are open from dawn to dusk all year.
Off season use: The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Please be aware that many State Parks areas and trails are not staffed during the off season, and day-use fees are not collected. 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
Mostly per person: day-use parks $4 adults / $2 youth 6-11, high-use parks $5 adults; children 5 and under and NH residents 65+ free. Per vehicle $15 at Hampton Beach SP South, Monadnock SP and Wallis Sands SP. Historic sites charge residents $4 and non-residents $5 per adult. Flume Gorge $18 adult. Unstaffed parks use self-serve 'Iron Ranger' pay stations.
Statewide fee rule from New Hampshire's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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.
Things to do
BikingMountain bikingWinter sportsSnowmobilingHikingCross-country skiingPicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
✓ 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
- 200 Weeks State Park Road
Lancaster, NH 03584 - Nearest town
- Berlin — about 16 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.4494, -71.5958
- Phone
- (603) 788-4004
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Entrance gate: Wed–Sun 10 a.m. – 5 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
“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