Ahern State Park in New Hampshire, USA - map and visitor information
Ahern State Park offers walking, biking, and fishing beside Lake Winnisquam in Laconia, New Hampshire. This is a place for a self-sufficient day outing. The park is usually unstaffed, and restrooms are unavailable.
Highlights
- Explore a lakeshore setting with 3,500 feet of shoreline.
- Choose hiking or biking for a land-based outing.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, and seasonal access
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Entrance fees | General admission is free. |
| Opening hours | Open for recreation unless signs impose a closure or restriction. |
| Seasonal access and closures | Winter vehicle access ends at a closed gate; the parking lot is not plowed. Walk-in recreation is permitted, with no facilities. Check current notices before setting out. |
Safety information
Expect to manage your outing without on-site staff. Check water-quality information before swimming. Winter visitors need suitable experience and equipment for an unstaffed park.
Visit responsibly
Pets may use the trails, but not the beach. Carry out everything you bring in. State park rules prohibit drone takeoffs and landings within park boundaries.
Reservations and permits
Camping is prohibited. Parking operates on a first-come basis.
Maps, location, and access
Arrive at 43 Great Bay Lane, Laconia, NH 03246. Use the official trail map to plan your route. A trail map does not establish that winter parking is available.
Nearby parks
- Ellacoya State Park is in Gilford at 280 Scenic Drive, on Lake Winnipesaukee. Check its seasonal services before the onward drive.
- Wellington State Park is reached at 614 West Shore Road in Bristol, on Newfound Lake. Use its own entrance and operating information.
Things to do
- Walk: Build a short outing around the lake and walking routes, allowing time to return without relying on a staffed office.
- Bike: Biking offers another way to explore the park. Check the map and posted trail instructions before choosing a route.
- Fish: Plan a shore-based stop with your own equipment and check applicable fishing requirements.
Facilities and accessibility
The operator says comfort stations are unavailable and parking is limited to first arrivals. Bring drinking water and plan restroom stops elsewhere.
About this park
History
The state received the property in November 1994 under the name Governor’s State Park. A statute changed its name in 1998.
Contact
Check the official park page for park restrictions. The state visitor listing gives 603-485-2034 as a contact number.
Average weather in Ahern State Park
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| Jan | -2 °C | -11 °C | 38 mm | 26 mm |
| Feb | -1 °C | -10 °C | 28 mm | 40 mm |
| Mar | 4 °C | -6 °C | 35 mm | 25 mm |
| Apr | 10 °C | 1 °C | 85 mm | 9 mm |
| May | 18 °C | 8 °C | 73 mm | 0 mm |
| Jun | 23 °C | 13 °C | 102 mm | 0 mm |
| Jul | 26 °C | 18 °C | 103 mm | 0 mm |
| Aug | 26 °C | 17 °C | 80 mm | 0 mm |
| Sep | 21 °C | 13 °C | 76 mm | 0 mm |
| Oct | 14 °C | 7 °C | 109 mm | 0 mm |
| Nov | 7 °C | 0 °C | 70 mm | 11 mm |
| Dec | 1 °C | -5 °C | 64 mm | 37 mm |
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