Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire, United States

5.0 (662 reviews) Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent Ranking #1 in New Hampshire State Parks

An Active Day in Franconia Notch

Named one of the 12 best state parks in America.
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Address

260 Tramway Dr, Franconia, NH 03580-4402

Mobile

+1 603-823-8800

Website

http://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/franconia-notch-state-park

Working hours

Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Current local date and time now

Saturday, May 04, 2024, 16:32

User Ratings

5.0 based on (662 reviews)

Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%

Reviews

  • 5CTMans 5:00 PM Aug 8, 2022
    Great Hike, But Not For Everyone
    The flume gorge hike was terrific, but keep a few things in mind. First, you should get an advance reservation at the park website or you risk standing in a long line waiting to enter as the place is very popular. Second, although the flume gorge hike is just a few miles, be aware that it is quite hilly and there many flights of uneven steps adjacent the gorge - this hike is not for the infirm. Even worse for me, it was very hot during my visit so it was easy to get dehydrated. We enjoyed the hike nonetheless - the covered bridges and the waterfalls are quite pleasant.
  • 4HelpfulBirdie 5:00 PM Jul 24, 2021
    Make reservations---everything has a ticket and a price
    Almost everything in the park (aerial tram, gorge, lake, etc.) is paid for and you almost always need to make a reservation in advance. It is still definitely well worth the price to visit the park--I highly recommend Flume Gorge, Echo Lake, and The Basin, the last of which one of the few, if not the only free part of the park, but nevertheless still definitely worth it. The ticket reservations aren't too expensive, but it helps you avoid the crowds or refusals at the entrance booths. Definitely stop to check out some of the views as well and bring a bike along too.

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