Franconia Notch State Park
260 Tramway Dr, Franconia, NH 03580
6,693 acres · 20 miles of trails
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- Park
- Franconia Notch State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Franconia, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 44.1700, -71.6783
- Size
- 6,693 acres
- Trail miles
- 20
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.9 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.0 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.9 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 6,693 acres of room
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Gear up for Franconia Notch State Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
6,693-acre White Mountains state park (Old Man of the Mountain). Leashed dogs welcome on most trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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