State Park · New Hampshire, United States
Rye Harbor State Park
Rye Harbor State Park is a state park in New Hampshire, United States, covering 63.0 acres (25.5 ha).
State Park · New Hampshire, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States |
| Area | 63.0 acres (25.5 ha) |
| Coordinates | 43.0017° N, 70.7446° W |
| Managed by | New Hampshire state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Rye Harbor State Park
Rye Harbor State Park is a public recreation area located on the Atlantic Ocean in the town of Rye, New Hampshire. The portion of the state park located on the peninsula known as Ragged Neck offers scenic views of the ocean, the Isles of Shoals, and the town harbor. Activities include saltwater fishing and picnicking. Amenities include benches, picnic tables, pavilion, and restrooms. The park includes the 1614 Monument, an obelisk dedicated in 2014 to Captain John Smith, who explored the coast of New England in 1614. Also in the park is New Hampshire Historical Marker No. 18, which provides information about the Isles of Shoals.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Rye, New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Rye |
Airports near this park
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- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 46.2 miles away
- Portland International Jetport (PWM) · Portland, United States · 49.6 miles away
- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 94.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in New Hampshire
Frequently asked questions
Where is Rye Harbor State Park?
Rye Harbor State Park is in New Hampshire, United States (43.0017° N, 70.7446° W).
How big is Rye Harbor State Park?
Rye Harbor State Park covers 63.0 acres (25.5 ha).
How do I get to Rye Harbor State Park?
The nearest town is Rye, New Hampshire. located in the town of Rye.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_New_Hampshire_state_parks — Wikipedia list of New Hampshire state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye_Harbor_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).