Monadnock State Park

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• amenities: Camping, Primative, Comfort Station, Fire Rings, First Aid Station, Handicap Access, Hiking, Information Center, Parking, Picnicing, Ranger Station, Recycling Station, Restrooms, Retail, Supplies, Showers, Telephone, Toilet, Pit/Vault, Water Drinking, Churches, Convenience Store, Emergency...
  
• has site with: Electric Hookup - no, Full Hookup - no, Pets Allowed - no, Near Water - no
  
• map: http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/map_of_Monadnock_State_Park/r/generateBrowseMap.do?topTabIndex=CampgroundMap&map=PARK&contractCode=NH&parkId=270051
  
• online available: http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Monadnock_State_Park/r/campsiteSearch.do?site=all&type=9&minimal=no&search=site&criteria=new&contractCode=NH&parkId=270051&search=site
  
• special events: The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details. Pledged donations for hiking to support Habitat for Humanity from Jun 07 2008 to Jun 08 2008 Annual Fireworks Display at Silver Ranch in Jaffrey on Aug 16 2008
  
• type: State
  
• best seasons: Year-Round
  
• highlights: Scenic views, long sweeping rocky ridge
  
• difficulty: Moderate
  
• distance: 3.85 miles round trip
  
• elev gain (ft): 1749
  
• hike time (hours): 2.5
  
• hike type: Loop
  
• near: Jaffrey, NH
  
• ranger contact: Monadnock State Park, PO Box 181, Jaffrey, NH 03452, (603) 532-8862
  
• scenery rate: 3/5
  
• trail condition: OK, but a few difficult spots
  
• user groups: Hikers,
  
• activity: Walking
  
• city: Jaffrey
  
• distance (miles): 3
  
• elevation gain (feet): Minimal
  
• local contacts: Monadnock State Park
  
• publisher: Appalachian Mountain Club Books
  
• season: Best spring through fall
  
• state: New Hampshire
  
• trail type: Out-and-back
  
• place type: landmark
  
• external url: http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/Monadnock_State_Park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NH&parkId=270051&topTabIndex=CampingSpot
  
• information: Gilson Pond Campground campground has 34 campsites for tents or pop-ups, 6 remote hike-to sites and new bathhouse and playground. Gilson Pond Campground is open from May 13th through September 30th, 2011. The campground at Monadnock headquarters offers youth group camping and is open year-round.
  
• attractions: - Monadnock State Park is situated amidst 5,000 wooded acres with sheer cliffed mountains famous for climbing opportunities. A campground and numerous hiking trails offer an alternative recreation. Open ridges, bulbous promontories and thick spruce forest characterizes this area.
  
• climate: - Winter can be cold with average temperatures ranging around 19 degrees Fahrenheit. The cold temperatures humidity bring heavy, water-laden snow to all parts of the state. Spring begins in mid-March and lasts through May. This time of the year is referred to as mud season in the mountains. The...
  
• location: monadnock state park
  
• location link: http://wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaid=nhspmo&cu_id=1
  
• recreation: - Monadnock State Park offers year-round access for camping, group camping, hiking and picnicking. A visitor center is located at this park which charges a $2.50 entrance fee. Children 11 and under are free.
  
• location: New Hampshire, United States
  
• quick description: Entrance is located at the intersection of Poole and Dublin Rd in Jaffrey NH.
  
• variables: Park Type: Overnight Activities: Camping Hiking Picnicing Park Fees: 4.00 (listed in local currency) Background: Not listed Date Established?: Not listed Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed Rating: Not listed
  
• markets: Keene, NH Area