Pillsbury State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The Seven Years' War began in 1756, but two years before that, tensions between French and British colonists began escalating. Several key battles between the two dominant empires in the Western Hemisphere took place both before and during the war in the particular area of New Hampshire where Pillsbury State Park is now found. The British were ultimately successful in their war against France, but their success became their undoing in the colonies. The Seven Years' War was extraordinarily expensive for the British, and it was their attempt to recoup some of the losses that led to the "taxation without representation" that fomented the American Revolution 10 years after the end of the Seven Years' War.
Spring 39-73 F
Summer 73-79 F
Fall 48-68 F
Winter 10-32 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Pillsbury State Park
The maximum RV length for the standard campsites in Pillsbury State Park is 38 feet. The park is known for its rustic nature, and the campsite is no exception because it only offers primitive camping. Each campsite has a fire ring and a picnic table, and there are vault toilets around the campground and park. Within the campground, there are also communal potable water and a recycling station.
What to Do at
Pillsbury State Park
If you fish, then you will certainly enjoy dropping a line into the lake and many other ponds within the park. Grab a walking stick and hit the trails that crisscross through Pillsbury State Park. Or, build a fire in your campsite's ring and relax with marshmallows and a good book.
Hiking
There are five hiking trails within Pillsbury State Park. The Monadnock-Supanee Greenway Trail is the toughest and the longest. It's more than 50 miles long.
Stargazing
The area in and around Pillsbury State Park provides Class-3 stargazing on the Bortle Scale. The zenith will be nearly pure black behind the stars, and on moonless nights, you'll see the zodiacal light casting small shadows. The light domes of distant cities and towns will be there, but they'll be much smaller than at the higher numbers on the Bortle Scale. With your telescope, you'll get very good photos of the night sky.
Flora and Fauna
Pillsbury State Park is famous for its loon population. But, they're not the only avians within the park. Diverse species, such as chickadees, herons, and hawks, all fly through the park or live there. On the ground, you can see black bears, wild turkeys, and even moose. Pillsbury State Park is home to many species of orchids, too, including the park's famous fringed orchids.
Fishing
A few species of fish live in the ponds in Pillsbury State Park. The most common are bass, particularly the largemouth and smallmouth varieties, but you can also catch yellow perch and bluegill. Rarely, a northern pike will put in an appearance. You can get licenses that last all season or by the day. Out-of-state visitors can also get short-duration licenses of up to a week.
Boating
You may use non-motorized boats on the ponds within the park, and one of the ponds has a boat launch. Fishing from a rowboat is great family fun. You can also explore the shorelines to find flowers that live in the water.
Geocaching
Explore the park to find the single geocache within its borders.
How to Get to
Pillsbury State Park
Proceed to Concord. From there, take Route 202 west to Hillsborough. Look for Route 9, and take it west to the junction with Route 31. Take that northwest to the park.
Entering Pillsbury State Park
The park is remote, so it's best to enter in your vehicle. The park is open all year, but the campground is only open from the end of May until the beginning of October. To pay the day-use fees or the campground fees, you must have either cash, a money order, or traveler's checks. Credit cards, debit cards, and personal checks are not accepted.
Pillsbury State Park Entry Fee per person (Adults and children aged 12 to 17) : $4.0
Pillsbury State Park Entry Fee per person (Children aged 6 to 11) : $2.0
Pillsbury State Park Entry Fee per person (New Hampshire seniors) : $0.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Pillsbury State Park
The best time to visit is when the campground is open. However, the park is open all year, and during the winter, the hiking trails become snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trails.
Predators that make their home in the park include bobcats and black bears. Bird species abound and include loons, songbirds, wading birds, and waterfowl. Otters and beavers swim in the ponds and streams.
Yes, there are 14 RV-specific rustic campsites in Pillsbury State Park.
Yes, you need reservations, and the RV campsites are $23 per night. There is also a $6.50 reservation charge.
Yes, you may bring your furbabies with you to Pillsbury State Park. When they're outside your vehicle or their own tent, you must either crate them or have them on a leash no longer than 6 feet. You must also remember to clean up after them.