Monadnock State Park
169 Poole Rd, Jaffrey, NH 03452
1,000 acres · 40 miles of trails
Around Gilson Pond in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, this state park allows leashed dogs on lower paths and pond trails, with shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Summit trails prohibit dogs entirely. Stick to permitted areas only.
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- Park
- Monadnock State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Jaffrey, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 42.8492, -72.0889
- Size
- 1,000 acres
- Trail miles
- 40
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- 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
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,000 acres of room
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Dog policy
NOTE: Mount Monadnock summit trails do NOT allow dogs. Leashed dogs allowed on Gilson Pond trails + lower paths only.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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