Pawtuckaway State Park
128 Mountain Rd, Nottingham, NH 03290
5,500 acres · 30 miles of trails
In Nottingham, New Hampshire, this 5,500-acre state park includes shaded trails around boulder fields and ponds for leashed dogs, with water access, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dogs are banned from the beach. Bring hiking boots for rocky paths.
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- Park
- Pawtuckaway State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Nottingham, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 43.0908, -71.1731
- Size
- 5,500 acres
- Trail miles
- 30
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (2,410 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.8 / 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
- · ★ 4.7 from 2,410 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 5,500 acres of room
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Dog policy
5,500-acre state park with boulder fields, ponds, fire tower. Leashed dogs on trails, not on beach.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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