NH State Parks

Shawn Hamilton was unanimously confirmed by the Executive Council to be the new director of the N.H. Division of Parks and Recreation at today’s Governor and Council meeting. For full press release: bit.ly/4nL7jeC #nhstateparks

Open to the Public- Mt Washington Commission meeting, 11/20/25 at 6:30PM, Mt Washington Rm, Fairbank Lodge @ Cranmore Mountain Resort, 239 Skimobile Rd., N. Conway. Presentation: "Mt Washington State Park Assessment and Recommendations for Improvement Project"

New Hampshire State Park officials are making some improvements this peak foliage season to the Artists Bluff Trail in Franconia Notch, to help improve the experience. See more: nhstateparks.org/about-nh-parks…

@WMUR9 Just to clarify, campfires in approved campfire rings at staffed campgrounds are still permitted.

OUTDOOR FIRE BAN: Under the governor's proclamation, this ban includes fires built for camping, burning debris or warming, as well as smoking in or near woodlands or public trails: wmur.com/article/ayotte…

PRESS RELEASE: Drought conditions lead to increased wildfire risk in New Hampshire dncr.nh.gov/news-and-media… #NH #NewHampshire #fire #wildfire #WildfirePrevention #drought #ForestProtection #OnlyYou @smokey_bear @KellyAyotte @nhdfl @NHForestRangers

ICYMI: Click the link for @NHChronicle's AMAZING story on @NHStateParks! We're so proud of our #StateParks division and all they've done for 90 years helping folks enjoy #NewHampshire's outdoors. #ThankYou, @JeanWMUR, for telling our story so well! #NH wmur.com/article/chroni…

Tonight at 7 p.m. on @NHChronicle… To help us celebrate 90 years of @NHStateParks being "In the Memory Business"@JeanWMUR visits Miller State Park to learn more about all the awesome #OutdoorRecreation opportunities at #NH #StateParks! #NewHampshire @sean_wmur @ErinWMUR @WMUR9

Check out this crazy crew! @NHChronicle is helping our @NHStateParks division celebrate its 90th anniversary all week! BIG THANKS to @ErinWMUR, @sean_wmur & the entire #NHChronicle crew for playing with us—remember to tune in to @WMUR9 at 7 p.m. all week to have fun with us!

PUBLIC NOTICE: The Division of Parks and Recreation will hold a public hearing on administrative rules on Thurs., 3/27, 2025 at the Dept. of Natural and Cultural Resources office located at 172 Pembroke Road, Concord, NH. Schedule: nhstateparks.org/about-nh-parks…

Mobile Food Service Concession Opportunity for 2025 at Beautiful Odiorne Point State Park - Rye, NH For more info. & to submit your written proposal: nhstateparks.org/about-nh-parks…… #newhampshirefoodtrucks #MAFoodTrucks #nhrla #newenglandfoodtrucks

2025 is our 90th Anniversary! Ring in the New Year with our commemorative calendar featuring great vintage images of your favorite NH State Parks! Get it here! bit.ly/4gGIlrR Photo credit: Dorothy I. Crossley, early 1960s at Cannon Mt., Franconia Notch State Park

Celebrate NH State Parks' 90th Anniversary and the new year with an annual First Day Hike, January 1st, 2025! Read more and register for a hike: nhstateparks.org/about-nh-parks…

*RED FLAG WARNING IN PLACE* The predicted #FireDanger for today (11/15/24) in FDRAs 1-2 HIGH, 3-6 VERY HIGH When burning is permitted, visit NHFirepermit.com to get a fire permit. For your town's FDRA, click here: nh.gov/nhdfl/document… @nhdfl @NHDNCR #ForestRanger

Join @NHStateParks Bureau of Historic Sites to view the tower restoration at 200 Weeks State Park Road, Lancaster, NH on Thurs., Nov. 7, 2024, at 10:00 am. Cider and donuts will be served. 🍂🍁🍎 #nhstateparks #weeksstatepark #johnwingateweeksstatehistoricsite

Full-Time Position: The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) has an immediate opening for a General Counsel/Attorney to coordinate all legal & legislative objectives & actions & provide legal guidance in all areas of dept. operations. bit.ly/NHSP-Jobs

Good news! Retired NH Vets & their spouse or surviving spouse, will now get free Day-Use admission due to changes to HB 1179-FN. Veterans are considered retired after 20 years of service. Both Military ID & proof of NH residence are required. Thank you for your service!

Looking for a temporary, seasonal position before winter starts? Join our team this fall at Odiorne Point State Park in Rye, NH, starting now - mid-Nov. Tollbooth, trail work, landscaping & maintenance. Go to: bit.ly/NHSP-Jobs to download app & submit it to the Park Mgr.

Looking for something fun & super #NewHampshire-y to do Saturday? Our Taylor Mill at Ballard #StateForest in Derry will be open for tours from 1-5pm. Learn more about the history of milling in #NH! Info: nhdfl.dncr.nh.gov/urban-communit… #forestry #forest #history @NHStateParks @NHDNCR

Good news, campers! Due to unexpected delays with our project construction, we’re excited to announce that the 📷 Pawtuckaway State Park 📷 campground will be OPEN this weekend! 📷 Some waterfront sites are still available📷 Reserve your site: bit.ly/4cG8B4e

Hey #NewHampshire! DYK that today is @smokey_bear's 80th birthday? This week, #SummerCamp fans helped him celebrate at the @FisherCats #baseball game. He was super happy to meet so many people who know that " #OnlyYou can prevent #wildfires!" #NH #NHLovesSmokey @nhdfl @NHDNCR