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Jericho Lake State Park
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Jericho Lake, Jericho Mountain State Park, Jericho State Park, Ride the Wilds |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This state park offers 85 miles of ATV trails plus access to the Ride The Wilds Trail System. Most of the trails are marked and form nice long loops and are geared for casual riding. Most of the trails are rated as mostly easy, and is a good spot to bring the family or beginners.
The park recently added a designated 4x4 trail that takes at least several hours to complete. A fee is required to ride this trail and is limited to trucks, jeeps and rock crawlers. Visitors must check in at the office since the trail is gated. This trail has large obstacles, rock gardens and mud pits and is geared for skilled drivers. Vehicles must have a winch and modified tires.
A campground is available which has both tent and RV sites, cabin rentals, a day use area, swimming beach, pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, boat ramp plus direct trail access. The campground is seasonal and is generally open by mid May through October (exact dates vary). Reservations are recommended, especially during regular and holiday weekends.
The park is open daily for riding from 8am to dusk except during mud season, which usually begins around late March through mid May (exact dates vary). All OHVs must display a current New Hampshire OHRV Sticker.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NH OHRV Sticker |
| Dates Open | Year-Round except during mud season. | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 65 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on designated 4x4 trail |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | (maximum width 65 inches) permitted on designated 4x4 trail |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 7am-8pm |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | Campground has 9 trailer sites and two pull-through sites for long RVs. | |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 7,500 acres (12 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 85 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1350 to 1550 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Some | can get very dusty during dry weather |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Little | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | State Park |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Circle K (603) 752-5484 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Circle K (603) 752-5484 |
 Water | On Site | Jericho Mountain State Park Campground (602) 271-3556 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (N) | Cedar Pond Campground (603) 449-2240 or (860) 663-2268 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (N) | Cedar Pond Campground (603) 449-2240 or (860) 663-2268 |
| Campground | On Site | Jericho Mountain State Park Campground (602) 271-3556 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Munce's Konvenience (603) 752-9814 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($4.00 per person) Kids 11 and under - $2 |
| Riding | Yes ($20.00 per OHV) No fee if riding the ATV trails except for the 4x4 trail - $20/vehicle and good for two occupants. Additional passenger is $4/each. |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $25.00 RV: $25.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Cabins - $50/night; Adirondack Shelter - $29/night |
| Comment | Jericho Mountain 4x4 Trail - $20/vehicle up to two occupants. Each additonal passenger - $4. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Berlin, NH | ||
| Address | 298 Jericho Lake Road, Berlin, NH 03570 | ||
| From: Berlin, NH
1) Take Hwy 110/Berlin-Groveton Road north about 3 miles 2) Turn left (west) on Jericho Lake Road 3) Continue toward the park. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Jericho Mountain State Park 298 Jericho Lake Road Berlin, NH 03570 (603) 752-4758 nhtrails@dncr.nh.gov www.nhstateparks.org |
| Contact Info | New Hampshire Fish And Game - OHRV Department 11 Hazen Drive Concord, NH 03301 (603) 271-4300 (603) 271-3129 licenseandregistration@wildlife.nh.gov www.wildlife.nh.gov |
| Comment | New Hampshire OHRV Sticker Info |
| Contact Info | Jericho Outdoors 232 Jericho Road Berlin, NH 03570 (603) 215-6002 jerichooutdoors.net |
| Contact Info | Reserve America (877) 647-2757 www.reserveamerica.com |
| Comment | Campground Reservations |
| Contact Info | Androscoggin Valley ATV Club 2093 Riverside Drive Berlin, NH 03570 info@avatvclub.org avatvclub.org |
| Contact Info | Jericho Gateway Family Campground 120 West Milan Road Berlin, NH 03570 (603) 507-3987 jerichofamilycampground@gmail.com www.jerichogatewayfamilycampground.com |
| Comment | Campground with direct trail access. |
Jericho Lake State Park Trail Photo
There are plenty of scenic view points like this throughout the trail system.
Jericho Lake State Park Trail Photo
Park signage can be clearly seen from the main entrance road.
Jericho Lake State Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2013 (Thanks!)
Jericho Lake State Park Trail Photo
The campground has nine RV sites, four tent sites, five cabins and two adirondack shelters. There are no electric hookups but five water spigots are scattered throughout the campground.
Jericho Lake State Park Trail Photo
Each campsite has level parking and room for the toys.
Jericho Lake State Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/30/2013 (Thanks!)
Jericho Lake State Park Trail Photo
Valley Creek Eatery is just one of many local businesses that you can ride directly to. This part of New Hampshire caters to offroaders.
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