Rhododendron State Park

The park features a 16-acre grove of Rhododendron Maximum plants encircled by a 0.6-mile trail through the surrounding 2,723-acre forest landscape.

Mary Lee Ware purchased and donated the land to the Appalachian Mountain Club in 1901 to prevent logging, leading to its designation as a National Natural Landmark in 1982.

The Old Patch Place cottage near the park entrance represents local architectural heritage and received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

The park remains open year-round with peak flowering occurring in mid-July, offering accessibility features and connections to the Metacomet-Monadnock hiking network.

This protected area contains the largest of nineteen Rhododendron Maximum stands in central and northern New England, marking their northernmost natural growing range.

Location: New Hampshire

Website: https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/rhododendron-state-park

Website: https://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/rhododendron-state-park

GPS coordinates: 42.78470,-72.19170

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:36