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Lake Francis State Park, NH

Description

Lake Francis is a 2,000-acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes of the Great North Woods region. Hunters and anglers enjoy this park as a base for their...[more]
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Overview

Description

Lake Francis is a 2,000-acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes of the Great North Woods region. Hunters and anglers enjoy this park as a base for their respective activities. A boat launch is located in the park. Canoeists enjoy exploring the upper part of the Connecticut River.

This facility also list availabiltiy for the Magalloway Watchman Tower Cabin. For more information on the cabin please visit the site details page for the cabin.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • All Terrain Veh Riding
  • Boating
  • Camping, Primative
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing Lake
  • Hiking Trail
  • Parking
  • Picnicing
  • Playground
  • Retail, Supplies
  • Showers
  • Toilet, Flush
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Water Drinking
Within 10 Miles
  • Grocery Store
  • Restaurant
Greater Than 10 Miles
  • Medical Clinic
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
45.05972, -71.30278
45°3'35"N, 71°18'10"W

For Lake Francis:

From I-93: Exit 36 onto Route 3 North. Follow Route 3 to Pittsburg. Follow signs to Lake Francis State Park. From I-95: Take Route 16 west to Route 26 west to Route 3 in Colebrook. On route 3 follow signs to Lake Francis State Park.

For the Watchtower Cabin: Go 4.7 miles beyond the First Connecticut dam and take a right on Magalloway Road. Go 5.3 miles and take a right at the Tower sign. Follow the main road about 2.5 miles and park in the lot off to the side. The trail is clearly marked to the top.

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Lake Francis State Park
439 River Road
Pittsburg  NH  03592
Phone Number:
Information:  (603)538-6965