Crawford Notch State Park in New Hampshire State

Crawford Notch State Park

Hidden in the center of the White Mountains, this state park is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Crawford Notch State Park Details

Hidden in the center of the White Mountains, this state park is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It is located in northern New Hampshire, right off the 302 highway between Bretton Woods and Bartlett. Most visitors come for the day or to spend a few nights camping along the Dry River. Spend the day hiking through the wooded forest or chasing the cascading streams of Ripley and Arethusa Falls. You can even learn a bit more about New Hampshire history at the legendary Willey House. This home was the site of a devastating tragedy in 1826 when a landslide rolled over the home, killing seven members of the Willey family.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Crawford Notch State Park

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0.1 mi away

Willey House

Located in Crawford Notch State Park, this tragic site has been a popular tourist attraction for almost 200 years.

1.2 mi away

Ripley Falls

Although it is not the most challenging of hikes in Crawford Notch State Park, this 1-mile journey is still a worthwhile hike.

2.4 mi away

Frankenstein Cliff

Towering 1,400-feet above the Saco River and Crawford Notch State Park, this attraction is almost as ominous as its name implies.

2.6 mi away

Mt. Willard

The trail to this 2,865-foot mountain is suitable for all types of hikers, including those with kids and dogs.

2.7 mi away

Crawford Path

This 8.5-mile trek is considered to be the oldest hiking trail in the state.