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Pillsbury State Park
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PILLSBURY STATE PARK
PILLSBURY STATE PARK
Route 31
Washington, New Hampshire   03280

Phone: 603-863-2860
Reservations: 603-863-2860
Heavily wooded and sprinkled with several ponds and wetlands, Pillsbury State Park is one of the more primitive and lesser known gems of the New Hampshire State Park system. Its diversity of habitats makes it home to a great variety of wildlife, including moose and loons.

Crossed by a network of hiking and mountain bike trails, the park is an important link in the Monadnock-Sunapee Greenway, a 51-mile hiking trail that connects Mount Monadnock with Mount Sunapee to the north.

Canoeing, warm-water fishing, picniking, hiking, and mountain biking are favorite park activities. History buffs enjoy exploring the park's long-abandoned and overgrown cellar holes, remnants of early farm settlement and lumbering of the late 1700s and early 1800s when the area was called Cherry Valley.

Admission is $3 for adults; $1 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trailyes
 Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Swimming
1. Pillsbury State Park offers several ponds for swimming, including Mill Pond and May Pond.
2. The park does not have lifeguards on duty; swim at your own risk.
3. Swimming is allowed during daylight hours only in designated areas of the pond.
4. There are no facilities or amenities like changing rooms near the swimming spots.
5. Canoeing and kayaking opportunities also exist alongside swimming options within this state park's water bodies.

Boating
The park offers a variety of boating options. Canoe and kayak rentals are available for those who wish to explore the numerous ponds within the area, which are interconnected by small waterways making it ideal for paddling adventures. Motorized boats aren't allowed in order to maintain peace and tranquility as well as protect wildlife habitats. Fishing is also popular with several species found across different bodies of water throughout the park.
Fishing
Anglers can enjoy fishing in tranquil ponds, home to brook trout and largemouth bass. Canoe rentals are available for use.



Picnicking
Pillsbury State Park offers numerous picnic spots with scenic views. Picnic tables and grilling facilities are available for use.
Birding
The park is a hotspot for birdwatchers, with over 100 species including loons and warblers. It offers guided tours during migration season. The wetlands attract waterfowl while forests house songbirds and raptors.

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