Out-of-state state park fees
A late 2026 legislative compromise would require out-of-state visitors to pay at least twice as much for New Hampshire state park entry and at least 10% more for amenities such as campsites and boat rentals starting in July 2027. The fee differential was attached to an unrelated tax-credit bill.
Should New Hampshire charge out-of-state visitors higher fees for state parks and amenities?
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Sources
New Hampshire Public Radio — https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-06-03/nh-newhampshire-politics-state-house-bills
Starting July 2027, out-of-staters visiting New Hampshire might be required to pay at least twice as much for entries to state parks, and at least 10% more for state-run amenities like campsites and boat rentals. That’s the intention of House Bill 1102
Positions on this issue · liberal → conservative
- Keep equal fees for all visitors and increase state general-fund support for parks
- Reject large out-of-state surcharges and use modest, across-the-board fee adjustments
- Allow limited differential pricing only if needed to cover park operating costs
- Charge out-of-staters significantly more, such as double entry fees and higher amenity rates
- Maximize nonresident fees and prioritize resident access and lower resident prices