New Hampshire State Parks Pet Policy: Pets are allowed in some New Hampshire State Parks, but must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet and attended at all times. Some parks permit pets but only in designated areas, and some parks do not permit pets during the summer or at all. Pets prohibited year-round at: Monadnock State Park; North Hampton State Beach; Odiorne Point State Park; and Rhododendron State Park, except the parking area and Little Monadnock Mountain Trail. Pets prohibited seasonally at: Beaches and designated swim areas from May 1- September 30; Picnic Areas, pavilions and group use areas May 1- September 30; Pawtuckaway State Park, beaches, designated swim areas, picnic areas, pavilions, group use areas and campground, May 1- September 30; Hampton Beach State Park, May 1 – September 30; Ellacoya State Park, May 1 – October 31; North Beach, May 1 – September 30; Rye Harbor State Park, October 1 – April 30; and White Lake State Park, May 1 – October 31. Parks with pet restrictions: Crawford Notch State Park, permitted on hiking trails and designated dog walk area only; Franconia Notch State Park, permitted on hiking trails and designated dog walk area only; Mount Washington State Park, permitted on hiking trails and designated dog walk area only; Pawtuckaway State Park, permitted on hiking trails through Reservation Road and Round Pond Road only; and Mount Sunapee State Park, prohibited during the annual arts and crafts festival.
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