Accessibility at a Glance

New Hampshire State Parks have varying degrees of accessibility. View the matrix detailing accessibility (or download a comprehensive pdf version) of specific facilities and activities: boat launches, camping, parking, picnicking, restrooms, stores/gift shops, swimming, trails, and walkways. The parks are listed alphabetically.

To ensure that the appropriate requirements are available to meet specific individual needs, please call ahead to the park you hope to visit.

The ratings given are a work in progress and can be adjusted to more accurately reflect current conditions. We welcome feedback from visitors who use the facilities, and encourage you to share your opinions and perceptions.

Enjoy your stay!

State Parks A-I | State Parks J-R | State Parks S-Z


 
X
=
Not a characteristic
of the park
 
1
=
Accessible with
little assistance
 
2
=
Accessible with
some assistance
 
3
=
Accessible with
much assistance
 
Not a
=
Not Accessible

PARKBoat LaunchCampingCampingCampingCampingStoreSwimmingqSwimmingqSwimmingqCOMMENTS
Ahern State Park
X
XNot Accessible Image
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Not Accessible ImageX
Not Accessible Image
Not Accessible ImageNot Accessible ImageRESTROOMS: Accessible toilet. MISC: Undeveloped park.
Androscoggin Wayside ParkXX1
2
2XXX2 
Annett Wayside ParkXX2
3
Not Accessible ImageXXNot Accessible Image3PARKING: No marked spots for accessible parking; broken pavement. RESTROOMS: Outhouse on a steep slope.
Bear Brook State Park
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
31CAMPING: Accessible campsites available.
MISC: Accessible fishing, bridge, and archery range.
Beaver Brook Falls WaysideXX2
2
2
XX22TRAILS: Trail to falls is hard-packed.
Bedell Bridge State Park
1
X1
1
2XXX2 
Cardigan State ParkXX3
2
1XXNot Accessible ImageXRESTROOMS: One accessible toilet.
Chesterfield Gorge Natural AreaXX3
2
2XXNot Accessible ImageNot Accessible Image 
Clough State Park
3
X1
2
3X
3
X3PARKING: Two paved accessible parallel parking spots near south bathroom. PICNICKING: Accessible sheltered picnic area available with some assistance, as shelter is located on the beach. SWIMMING: Wide beach with soft sand.
Coleman State Park
3
1
1
2
11XX1CAMPING: Flat, gravel sites are accessible but non-reservable.
Crawford Notch State ParkX
1
1
X
2
2
XX2CAMPING: Accessible campsites available.
Crawford Notch State Park:
Dry River Campground
X
1
121XX32CAMPING: Accessible campsites available.
Daniel Webster BirthplaceXX2
X
Not Accessible ImageXX33PARKING: No designated accessible parking, Birthplace is across the road from the parking area.
Deer Mountain Campground
X
1
2
X
3Not Accessible ImageXX3CAMPING: Flat, gravel sites are accessible but non-reservable.
Dixville Notch State ParkXX2
2
3XXNot Accessible Image3 
Echo Lake State ParkXX2
X
1X
3
43 
Eisenhower Memorial Wayside ParkXX1
2
XXXXX 
Ellacoya State Park
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
41 
Endicott RockXX2
4
XXXX2 
Forest Lake State ParkXX1
1
1X
1
X1 
Fort Constitution Historic SiteXX2
X
4XX43RESTROOMS: Accessible portable toilet July - mid Sept.
Fort Stark Historic SiteXX3
X
4XX43RESTROOMS: Accessible portable toilet July - mid Sept.
Franconia Notch State Park (FNSP):
The Basin
XX133XX41PICNICKING: Have some accessible tables, but difficult to get to. RESTROOMS: Pit toilets.
FNSP: Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway
X
X
2
X
1
2
X
32MISC: Base facility and tram accessible.Access on summit is limited.
FNSP: Cannon Mountain RV Park 12
2
3 X 2X3 RESTROOMS: Steep decline to restrooms. MISC: Steep decline to lake.
FNSP: Echo Lake Beach3X22322X2SWIMMING: Steep grade to beach area.
FNSP: Flume Gorge & Visitor CenterXX2X1XXX3MISC: Flume itself is very difficult to get to for individuals with mobility impairments. Visitor center, video program, gift shop, and cafeteria accessible.
FNSP: Lafayette CampgroundX12113X43CAMPING: Accessible campsites available.
FNSP:Old Man Historic Site & MuseumXX2X1XXX2 
FNSP:Recreational TrailXX1X3XX41RESTROOMS: Have pit toilets along bike bath.
TRAILS: Paved bike path has steep grade, secondary trails will require much assistance.
Franklin Pierce HomesteadXX231
1
XX2PARKING: One designated accessible spot, located at the barn. PICNICKING: Located in a field with rough terrain. Table is accessible. WALKWAYS: Brick sidewalk in front of house and dirt driveway. MISC: Access is through the barn. 2nd floor of Homestead building is not accessible.
Gardner Memorial Wayside ParkXX2
2
4XX33PARKING: No designated accessible parking spots, gravel. TRAILS: Butterfield Pond Trail is not accessible, Mill Site Trail is accessible with some assistance.
Governor Wentworth Historic SiteXX1
X
XXXXX MISC: Undeveloped park.
Greenfield State Park
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
42CAMPING: Accessible campsites available. PARKING: One paved accessible parking spot located at beach. RESTROOMS: Restrooms accessible, however base of ramps are not ground-level due to erosion. SWIMMING: Sandy, wide beach.
Hampton Beach State ParkX
1
3
1
1
1
3
X2 RESTROOMS: Accessible shower. SWIMMING: Beach chair managed by park manager.
Hampton Beach State Park SeashellXX2X1X3X1SWIMMING: Beach chairs managed by lifeguards through first aid room. There is a wooden boardwalk which will get people onto the hard sand, but no aid to get into the water.
Hannah Duston MemorialXX1
X
XXXX3MISC: Steep access from parking lot.