Rollins State Park, State park on Mount Kearsarge, New Hampshire, United States.
Rollins State Park is a recreation area on Mount Kearsarge accessible by a 3.5-mile road that climbs through forests. The road leads to a parking area near the summit where visitors find open views and picnic facilities.
Frank W. Rollins, who served as governor from 1899 to 1901, donated this land to create a place for outdoor recreation. The area was later developed and maintained as a state park.
The park is named after Frank W. Rollins, a former governor who wanted to open nature to the public. Today it serves as a gathering place for hikers and nature lovers from across the region.
The drive up the road is straightforward and needs no special vehicle or experience. Visitors should check the weather before going, since rain can make the road slippery.
On clear days, visitors from the Garden picnic area can see multiple mountains and even distant views toward the coast. This long-range view is often overlooked despite being one of the park's finest features.
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