Outdoor Recreation: Parks

Monadnock State Park

URL: http://www.nhparks.state.nh.us/state-parks/alphabetical-order/monadnock-state-park/
Address: Route 124, Jaffrey, NH 03452
Phone: (603) 532-8862

Some might say that a visit to the Monadnock region is not complete without a climb up Mount Monadnock. It is the biggest draw in the region and the most-climbed mountain in the United States. (Numbers aren't available, but it is generally reported that Mount Monadnock has more people hike to the summit than any mountain in the world except for Mount Fuji in Japan.) The park and visitors center are open all year. Pick up a guide to the more than 40 miles of trails within the park — most leading to the 3,165-foot summit. It is a favorite spot for winter camping and a popular fair-weather picnic destination.Activities: Camping, hiking, picnickingAmenities: Monadnock State Park Campground has flush toilets, running water, firewood, and a camp store located in the campground area. Showers are available.Fees: (Day Use)The park is open year-round, with recreational use during daylight hours only.Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free. Operation Schedule: The campground is open year-round, however, services are limited after October 1.Acreage: over 5,000 acresNumber of Campsites: 21 sites and 7 youth group sitesPets: Pets are not permitted in the park or on the mountain.