Outdoor Recreation: Parks

Franconia Notch State Park

URL: http://www.nhstateparks.com/franconia.html
Address: Franconia Notch Parkway, Franconia, NH 03580
Phone: 603-823-8800
Alt. Phone: 603-745-8391

You've got 6,440 acres to play in here. This is the home of Echo Lake, Profile Lake and Lonesome Lake. The Cannon Mountain Ski area is in the park, as is the deep glacial pothole known as the Basin. The Appalachian Trail crosses the park just a mile north of the Flume. Eight miles of I-93 wind through the park. Passengers will wish for a swivel neck to catch the views as you turn right, left, up and down. Drivers need to keep their eyes on the road. Follow the signs to the visitors center near the base of the Flume. You can see a short film on the park and pick up information on all the park's attractions.Activities: Camping, swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, biking, skiing/snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowmobilingAmenities: Campground, RV campground, restrooms, cafeterias, gift shops, 8-mile paved recreation path, canoe, paddle boat and bike rentals, boat launch, covered bridges, hiker information center, New England Ski Museum, full service ski areaFees: Franconia Notch in General: NoneOperation Schedule: Franconia Notch in General: Year-roundAcreage: 6,692 acresWaterfront: Pemigewasset River - runs through the park, Echo Lake, Profile Lake, and other brooksNumber of Campsites: Lafayette Campground: provides 97 wooded tent sites2 are for youth group reservations, and 7 are for first-come/first-served campers, Cannon RV Park: 7 sites, with full hookupsPets: Pets are permitted in the designated dog walks near the Tramway and Flume parking lots only, not in the campground.