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Great-North-Woods Tourism and Sightseeing
GREAT NORTH WOODS is located in the northern part of New Hampshire. This is where travelers over the centuries have come in search of beauty, adventure and inspiration, while enjoying legendary North Woods hospitality.

Here is where you can go take a hike to watch the sunrise before breakfast, go fly fishing after lunch and get dressed up for an elegant dinner at a grand hotel.

Whatever your passion, from moose watching, skiing/snowmobiling or camping under the stars, the Great North Woods is a destination in which to indulge it.

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Androscoggin Wayside Park
Androscoggin Wayside Park
Recreation in Errol, NH USA

Androscoggin Wayside Park, a part of Mollidgewock State Park, is located along the Androscoggin River and lies within the Thirteen Mile Woods. It is a scenic spot for picnicking and fishing, and a favorite for canoeing.


Beaver Brook Falls Wayside
Beaver Brook Falls Wayside
Recreation in Colebrook, NH USA


Coleman State Park
Coleman State Park
Recreation in West Stewartstown, NH USA

Coleman State Park lies on the shore of Little Diamond Pond in Stewartstown, twelve miles east of Colebrook in New Hampshire's remote north country.

Connecticut Lakes Forest Recreation Program
Connecticut Lakes Forest Recreation Program
Recreation in Pittsburg, NH USA

Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest Recreation Program: The State of New Hampshire, in cooperation with The Forestland Group, provides high quality recreational opportunities that are consistent with a Forest Legacy Easement held by the State of New Hampshire.

Deer Mountain Campground
Deer Mountain Campground
Recreation in Pittsburg, NH USA

Deer Mountain Campground is located in Connecticut Lakes State Forest, adjacent to the Connecticut River between Second and Third Connecticut lakes and is just five minutes south of the Canadian border.


Dixville Notch State Park
Dixville Notch State Park
Recreation in Colebrook, NH USA

Dixville Notch State Park spans 127 acres. Within the park is a scenic gorge and waterfalls on two mountain brooks. Hiking trails lead to Table Rock and nearby mountains. Dixville Notch State Park has picnicking and hiking.

Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park
Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park
Recreation in Whitefield, NH USA

Eisenhower Memorial Wayside Park is a seven-acre memorial park, established in 1979 as a gift from the Bretton Woods Corporation and honors the late President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Forest Lake State Park
Forest Lake State Park
Recreation in Whitefield, NH USA

Forest Lake State Park, one of the ten original state parks, was created in 1935. The park spans 397 acres and its 200-foot sandy beach lies on the shore of Forest Lake. Popular activities in the park include swimming, picnicking, mountain biking, fishing, and boating.

Fuller's Sugarhouse
Fuller's Sugarhouse things to do on a rainy day in Great-North-Woods, NH
Tour in Lancaster, NH USA

A very modern maple sugarhouse using the latest technologies, a gift shop selling pure New Hampshire maple products and locally made new Hampshire jellies, jams, pickles, soups, dip mixes , pottery and more. Tours always available.


Groveton Covered Bridge
Groveton Covered Bridge
Scenic in Groveton, NH USA

The bridge was built by Captain Charles Richardson and his son. When U.S. Route 3 was reconstructed in 1939, the Groveton covered bridge was bypassed. It was repaired by Milton Graton and his son Arnold in 1964-1965. A water supply line is suspended beneath the bridge.

Jericho Mountain State Park
Jericho Mountain State Park
Recreation in Berlin, NH USA

Jericho Mountain State Park has picnicking, a group picnic area, mountain biking, swimming, ATV trails, biking, hiking, hunting, horesback riding, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, nonmotorized boats, cabin rentals, snowshoeing, nordic skiing and parking.

Lake Francis State Park
Lake Francis State Park
Recreation in Pittsburg, NH USA

Lake Francis State Park lies on the shores of Lake Francis 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.

Milan Hill State Park
Milan Hill State Park
Recreation in Milan, NH USA

Milan Hill State Park has picnicking, a playground, hiking, a campground, cabin rentals, nordic skiing and parking. Leashed pets are allowed.

Mollidgewock State Park
Mollidgewock State Park
Recreation in Errol, NH USA

Mollidgewock State Park lies along the shore of the Androscoggin River within Thirteen Mile Woods Scenic Area, approximately 28 miles north of Berlin and three miles south of Errol.

Mount Orne Covered Bridge
Mount Orne Covered Bridge
Scenic in Lancaster, NH USA

The first bridge at this site was constructed in the 1860s or 70s to connect the towns Lancaster and Lunenburg. The owner, Union Bridge Company, operated it as a toll bridge until it was destroyed by a log jam in 1908.

Nansen Wayside Park
Nansen Wayside Park
Recreation in Milan, NH USA

Nansen Wayside Park is located near the banks of the Androscoggin River and is a popular place for picnicking, fishing, and boating. A boat launch is available.

Stark Covered Bridge
Stark Covered Bridge
Scenic in Groveton, NH USA

The bridge was originally a simple Paddleford truss with a center pier. During the 1890s, high water removed the center pier and the bridge was washed downstream. It was brought back by men and oxen and set on new stone piers.

Umbagog Lake State Park
Umbagog Lake State Park
Recreation in Errol, NH USA

Umbagog Lake State Park, is one of the more recently acquired parks in the state system. The Division began managing the park in 1998.

Weeks State Park
Weeks State Park
Recreation in Lancaster, NH USA

Weeks State Park has picnicking, restrooms, a lookout tower, biking, hiking, snowshoeing, nordic skiing, downhill skiing and parking.

Treats and Treasures General store and gift
Treats and Treasures General store and gift things to do on a rainy day in Great-North-Woods, NH
Shopping in Pittsburg, NH USA

General store, convenience store, gift shop We are a one stop shopping experience in Pittsburg. With the addition of our convenience store and fudge counter, you can purchase virtually anything you need under one roof, including beer and wine, cigarettes and cigars, and groceries.


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Best Time to Visit Great-North-Woods


The best time to visit Great-North-Woods, NH is in the winter and fall. Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 10's and highs in the upper 20's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 0's. Fall temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Fall nights are cold with lows in the upper 20's.

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Monthly Temperatures in Great-North-Woods


Month Low Avg High
January 0.2 12.0 23.8
February 1.2 14.1 26.9
March 14.7 25.9 37.1
April 28.3 39.2 50.0
May 39.5 52.0 64.5
June 49.3 61.0 72.7
July 53.7 65.5 77.3
August 51.7 63.3 74.8
September 44.1 55.1 66.1
October 32.5 43.4 54.2
November 23.2 32.1 40.9
December 8.9 18.8 28.6

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