White Lake State Park

White Lake State Park is a 902.7-acre (3.653 km2) state park in Tamworth, New Hampshire. The park is situated along the shore of White Lake, a typical glacial lake. It is open year-round and offers swimming, hiking, non-motorized boating, camping, picnicking, trout fishing and winter sports. There are a day-use area, group areas, and a campground with family campsites as well as youth group sites. The tourist administration for the 204 rentable camping places of White Lake State Park is open from mid-May through Columbus Day in mid-October.[1]

White Lake State Park
Location94 State Park Rd, Tamworth,
Carroll County, New Hampshire
Coordinates43.8359°N 71.2089°W / 43.8359; -71.2089
Area902.7 acres (3.653 km2)
Operated byNew Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
WebsiteWhite Lake State Park

Being situated only a few hours driving time from urban areas like Concord, New Hampshire and Portland, Maine, as well as Boston and due to popularity it is quite crowded in the summer, especially at holiday times.

A 72 acres (0.29 km2) stand of pitch pine trees has been designated a National Natural Landmark[2] and is accessible by a walking trail.[3]

References
  1. "White Lake State Park". NH Dept of Parks & Recreation. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  2. "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved 2019-03-25. Year designated: 1980
  3. "White Lake State Park: Pitch Pine and Peatland Kettles". NH Division of Forests and Lands. Retrieved 16 February 2017.



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