Picnic Spots in NH

List of picnic areas in New Hampshire for everything from a quick roadside stop, to a secluded and romantic picnic experience. Some of the best picnic spots in New Hampshire are listed here.

Some NH picnic spots are natural areas, while other picnic areas offer parking lots and picnic tables. So depending on what type of picnic you’re looking for you will find all the best NH picnic areas listed right here!

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Cathedral Ledge State Park

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Cathedral Ledge State Park Bartlett NH: Cathedral Ledge Lookout Cathedral Ledge State Park in NH is one of the most popular rock faces in NH for rock climbing, offering stunning views of Echo Lake. The peak of Cathedral Ledge is also accessible by car with a short walk to the fenced in viewing area of Cathedral Ledge where you can Read more...

Diana’s Baths Bartlett NH Waterfall: Dianas Bath

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Diana’s Bath Diana’s Baths, located in Bartlett NH sits near the North Conway town line. Diana’s Baths offers a cascading 75′ total drop with interesting rocks that are smoothly sculptured by the falling waters. Diana’s Baths is located in the White Mountain region of New Hampshire which is also part of the White Mountain National Forest. Diana’s Baths offers a Read more...

Ellacoya State Park and RV Park on Lake Winnipesaukee

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Ellacoya State Park and RV Park on Lake Winnipesaukee Ellacoya State Park in Gilford NH offers one of the best places on Lake Winnipesaukee to spend the day. A small fee to get in and you can use the beach, picnic tables, bathrooms, showers, pavilion, and grassy areas. Ellacoya offers a 600 foot long sandy beach with crystal clear waters Read more...

Fort Constitution Historic Site

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Fort Constitution was established in 1631 and is located on 3 acres of the NH seacoast. Fort Constitution includes the Portsmouth Lighthouse. The original name of the fort was the Fort William and Mary, named after the king and queen of England. This NH seacoast location is listed as an historic place by the National Register of Historic Places. The Read more...

Fort Stark Historic Site

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Fort Stark Historic Site The Fort Stark Historic Site is located in New Castle NH, on the NH seacoast. Fort Stark is strategically placed on a peninsula called Jerry’s Point on the southeast corner of New Castle Island and overlooks the mouth of the Piscataqua River, Little Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Stark was named in honor of John Read more...

Franconia Notch State Park

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Franconia Notch State Park Franconia Notch State Park in NH is one of the most visited areas in New Hampshire. Franconia Notch attracts leaf peepers, hikers, rock climbers, skiers, mountain bikers, fishermen, Shed Hunters, and waterfall enthusiasts. Directions to Franconia Notch State Park: You can get to Franconia Notch State Park by driving on I-93. Whether you’re coming from the Read more...

Franklin Falls Dam

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Franklin Falls Dam in Franklin NH Franklin Falls Dam is a large dam at 1740 feet wide and 140 feet tall. The dam is located along the Pemigewasset River. It was completed in 1943 by the US Army Corps of Engineers who still maintains it today. Construction started in 1939 and lasted about 4 years at a cost of 7.9 Read more...

Jackson Falls in Jackson NH

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Jackson Falls in Jackson NH Jackson Falls is very easy to get to as it sits on the side of the road in downtown Jackson New Hampshire. If you’re a waterfall enthusiast, this one should be on your list of waterfalls in NH to visit. It’s ease of access makes it enjoyable for everyone, even from your vehicle. Jackson Falls Read more...

Jenness Beach in Rye NH

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Jenness Beach (Jeness State Beach) Jenness State Beach, Aka Jenness Beach in Rye NH is another generally quiet location with a clean well-kept beach. The beach offers a bathhouse with changing rooms and outdoor shower and bathrooms. Parking at Jenness Beach is limited, but that can be a benefit by keeping the amount of visitors to a minimum and avoid Read more...

Kancamagus Highway: Rt. 112 The Kancamagus Scenic Byway

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Kancamagus Highway New Hampshire Kangamangus Highway NH & Kancamangus Highway NH (Common Misspellings) The Kancamagus Highway (aka: “The Kanc”) is a must see when visiting New Hampshire! The Kancamagus Highway was constructed in 1959, and is traveled by over a million people each year. The Kancamagus Highway cuts a 34 mile east-west channel through the 800,000-acre White Mountain National Forest Read more...

Picnic Spots in NH