Rye Harbor State Park is located at 1730 Ocean Blvd (aka Route 1A) in Rye, NH which is ~1.8 mile north of Jenness Beach and ~2.3 miles south of Wallis Sands State Beach. Open year round and no overnight parking allowed. There are 30+ metered parking spaces, cash / coins and credit / debit cards are accepted and the fees are as follows:
Apr 1 – Apr 30: $1 / hour
May 1 – Sep 30: $3 / hour
Oct 1 – Oct 31: $1 / hour
Nov 1 – Mar 31: No charge
There is a bathhouse with restrooms open from May 1 to October 31. Pets are not permitted during the season, May 1 – September 30, but are permitted on leash from October 1 – April 30.
Alcohol, firearms and fires are not permitted on Rye Harbor State Park.
The park's primary draw is its breathtaking panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Isles of Shoals and Rye Harbor. These vistas provide perfect backdrops for picnicking, photography or simply relaxing and enjoying the ocean breeze. With its ocean breezes and scenic surroundings, the park is an especially popular spot for picnicking. Visitors can enjoy their meals at the provided picnic tables while taking in the coastal views.
Anglers also flock to Rye Harbor State Park for its excellent saltwater fishing opportunities. The park's location makes it an ideal spot for both shore fishing and accessing deep-sea fishing charters.
Rye Harbor State Park’s jetties were constructed in 1940, which led to a thriving fishing industry in the protected waters after World War II. The park practices a Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, encouraging visitors to help keep the park clean by taking their trash with them when they leave.
Rye Harbor State Park is not just a summer destination; it offers beautiful scenery and activities year-round with winter bringing opportunities for snowmobiling on designated trails. Rye Harbor State Park offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, recreational activities and historical significance.
