New Hampshire Bill Could Hike Fees At State Parks For Massachusetts Residents And Other Out-Of-Staters

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Updated on: March 25, 2026

A New Hampshire lawmaker wants to raise money by making Massachusetts residents and other out-of-staters pay more to visit parks in the Granite State.

As first reported by The Union Leader, a bill filed by state Sen. Keith Murphy would essentially allow New Hampshire to double the cost of park entry for people who don't live in the state. He said that still wouldn't be as harsh on out-of-staters as Maine or Massachusetts, where they are charged "a minimum of $20 to enter their parks."

"We're the only state in New England not charging a separate fee structure for out-of-state visitors," the Manchester Republican said at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing on Monday. "This bill is intended to increase revenue for our park system. It's badly needed."

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