Welcome to Franconia Notch State Park, located in the heart of the popular White Mountain National Forest. Franconia Notch is a spectacular mountain pass traversed by a unique parkway which extends from the Flume Gorge at the south to Echo Lake at the north. For eight miles, I-93 winds between the high peaks of the Kinsman and Franconia mountain ranges.

Franconia Notch was the home of the famous Old Man of the Mountain, the same "Great Stone Face" immortalized by Nathaniel Hawthorne and Daniel Webster. While you are here, stop at the Flume Gorge Visitor Center and walk through the renowned Flume Gorge, ride the exciting aerial tramway at Cannon Mountain, and visit the New England Ski Museum. Take your time, stop for a swim at Echo Lake, net a trout while fly fishing at Profile Lake, ride your bike on the Recreational Trail, watch for rock climbers, hawks, and falcons on Cannon Cliffs, or hike on the Appalachian Trail. Bring the family, stay awhile, and enjoy Franconia Notch State Park.

Download the Franconia Notch Hiking Map.

Find out about the programs being offered in Franconia Notch State Park this summer!

• Activities & Amenities
• Location & Directions
• Park Fees
• Accessibility
• Pet Information
• Old Man of the Mountain Historic Site
• Flume Gorge & Visitor Center
• Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway 
• Echo Lake Beach 
• Cannon Mountain RV Park
• Lafayette Campground
• The Basin
• Boise Rock

Are pets allowed at Franconia Notch State Park?
Pets are permitted in the designated dog walks near the Tramway and Flume parking lots only, not in the campground. See NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.