Wellington State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentionedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 744-2197
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Grafton County, about 14 miles northwest of Franklin, Wellington State Park covers about 8 acres.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
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
Open: unstaffed 9/20, open weekends through 10/11 Park Office: 603-744-2197 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Things to do
FishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHikingPicnicking
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
- 614 West Shore Road
Bristol, NH 03222 - Nearest town
- Franklin — about 14 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.6409, -71.7799
- Phone
- (603) 744-2197
- 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)
“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