Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia Notch State Park is a public recreation area and nature preserve that straddles eight miles (13 km) of Interstate 93 as it passes through Franconia Notch, a mountain pass between the Kinsman Range and Franconia Range in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire, United States. You will find it in Lincoln. The first name on our list around it is Mount Washington, 21 mi away.
A state park inside Lincoln
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 4°, with about 136" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Lincoln
Franconia Notch State Park is inside Lincoln, which has 44 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 62–71°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Here is how the weather at Franconia Notch changes month by month.
Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia Notch State Park is a public recreation area and nature preserve that straddles eight miles (13 km) of Interstate 93 as it passes through Franconia Notch, a mountain pass between the Kinsman Range and Franconia Range in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire, United States. The northern part of the park, including Cannon Mountain and Echo and Profile lakes, is in the town of Franconia, and the southern part, including Lonesome Lake and the Flume, is in Lincoln. Attractions in the state park include the Flume Gorge and visitor center, the Old Man of the Mountain historical site, fishing in Echo Lake and Profile Lake, and miles of hiking, biking and ski trails.
- Type
- State park
- Wikipedia readers
- 12K a year
Where to sleep near Franconia Notch State Park
For a bed close by, look to Lincoln (44) and Franconia (19).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Franconia Notch | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln 73% vacation homes | in town | — | 44 22 hotels · 6 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 11 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,664 | $342K | B− |
| Franconia 35% vacation homes | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 19 6 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,143 | $530K | — |
| Bethlehem | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 18 10 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds | 2,575 | $288K | A− |
| Carroll 57% vacation homes | 15 mi northeast | 20 min | 36 13 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 841 | $262K | — |
| Woodstock 56% vacation homes | 10 mi south | 15 min | 20 4 hotels · 4 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,439 | $320K | — |
| Thornton 34% vacation homes | 14 mi south | 20 min | 12 1 hotel · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 2,895 | $352K | A |
| Bartlett 62% vacation homes | 23 mi east | 35 min | 35 12 hotels · 3 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 3,335 | $371K | B+ |
| Lisbon | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 6 1 hotel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 1,626 | $198K | A+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Franconia Notch
Every place here is under 63 miles away.
Big draw121 mi MountainMount Washington
22 mi Ski areaCannon Mountain104 runs · 2,201 ft vertical
42 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
33 mi WaterfallFlume Gorge
414 mi National forestWhite Mountain National Forest
57 mi Ski areaLoon Mountain Resort80 runs · 2,189 ft vertical
62 mi MountainMount Mansfield
63 mi TheatreHaskell Free Library and Opera HousePhoto credits
Mount Washington: wwoods, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cannon Mountain: Mikespenard at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Winnipesaukee: No machine-readable author provided. JohnJHenderson~commonswiki assumed (based o, Public domain · Flume Gorge: MyCatIsAChonk, CC BY-SA 4.0 · White Mountain National Forest: Ken Gallager at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Loon Mountain Resort: Own work, Public domain · Mount Mansfield: Original uploader was Calzarette (Joe Calzarette) at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Haskell Free Library and Opera House: Thomsonmg2000, CC0
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Questions people have about Franconia Notch
Is Franconia Notch State Park in Lincoln?
Yes. It’s inside Lincoln, NH.
When is the best time to visit Franconia Notch State Park?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 62–71°.
What is the closest airport to Franconia Notch State Park?
Lebanon Municipal (LEB), about 47 miles away. The nearest big hub is Portland International Jetport (PWM), about 77 miles.
Where should I stay near Franconia Notch State Park?
Lincoln (in town, 44 places to stay), Franconia (4 mi, 19 places to stay) and Bethlehem (9 mi, 18 places to stay).
From people who live in Lincoln
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.