State Park

White Lake State Park

Carroll County, New Hampshire
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
$5 per adultAnnual pass available
Day-use reservations
None mentionedCan reach capacity
Dogs
No dogs
Camping
Yes
Official site
nhstateparks.org(603) 323-7350

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

Overview

White Lake State Park is a park in Carroll County, about 22 miles northeast of Laconia.

The park supports snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites and showers).

Hours

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

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below.
Official wording

Beach: unstaffed 10/12 Campground: fall primitve 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. Overnight parking and camping are not permitted after end of season. Park Office: 603-323-7350

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: Adults: 12+yrs$5
Children: 6-11yrs$2
Children under 5yrsFree
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).

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 Polic y for more information.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

White Lake campground is located on a National Natural Landmark of 72 acre Pitch Pine Stand, surrounding a glacier formed lake. North Conway is 20 miles north of the campground with many tourist attractions.

White Lake Campground Map

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White Lake Camping Policies

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Things to do

CampingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingWinter sportsSnowmobilingHikingCross-country skiingBoatingPicnicking

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Picnic areas
  • Playground
  • Park or camp store

Water

  • Boat, canoe or kayak rentals

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • 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.

Rules and permits

Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.

Dump Station is for use by registered campers only.

Outside use is not permitted. See campground map for dump station location.

Getting there

Address
94 State Park Rd
Tamworth, NH 03886
Nearest town
Laconia — about 22 mi northeast (straight line)
Coordinates
43.8353, -71.2145
Phone
(603) 323-7350
Email
nhparks@dncr.nh.gov

Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)

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Sources and freshness

“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

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