Odiorne Point State Park
Odiorne Point State Park, Coastal state park in Rye, United States
Odiorne Point State Park is a coastal park in southern New Hampshire with hiking trails, salt marshes, sandy beaches, and rocky shores. The property spans roughly 333 acres and offers different natural environments to explore.
The park sits on the grounds of Pannaway Plantation, the first European settlement in New Hampshire, founded by the Odiorne family in 1660. The land was later used for coastal defense during World War II.
The Seacoast Science Center inside the park lets visitors learn about ocean life through hands-on experiences. You can see what creatures live in these coastal waters through aquariums and touch tanks.
The park has trails suitable for various fitness levels and is open year-round. The best time to visit is from late spring through early fall when weather is mild and facilities operate at full capacity.
Buried and above ground are remnants of Fort Dearborn with concrete fortifications from World War II. These ruins show how the coastline was once protected by military defense systems.
Location: New Hampshire
Website: https://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/odiorne-point-state-park
GPS coordinates: 43.04360,-70.71440
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
New Hampshire reveals a land where the White Mountains have shaped the skyline for millennia. Between northern coniferous forests and southeastern Atlantic coasts, this New England state features waterfalls cascading over granite, glacial passes carved 15,000 years ago, and industrial villages embedded in red stone. Archaeological sites, lighthouses guiding ships on Piscataqua, and estates where early 20th-century artists shaped American identity await discovery. Trails wind through gorges, along lakes reflecting peaks, and through forests where remnants of old foundries remain. Autumn light illuminates maple trees, winter turns ravines into ice amphitheaters, and spring causes waterfalls to roar. From Mount Monadnock to the Shoals Islands, New Hampshire offers a varied geography where each hill, waterfall, and stone bears witness to a deeply rooted natural and human story within the landscape of New England.
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