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Milan Hill State Park in New Hampshire has yurts and a fire tower

By Judy J. Beasley




Milan Hill State Park is a wonderful place to vacation. This family park has a bit of everything. It is located in north central New Hampshire and is open year-round. There are 102 acres of fun in this large park; visitors can enjoy biking, picnicking, camping, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, photography, wildlife viewing and more.

Two of the best features of this park are its 1932 fire tower and yurts. You can enjoy both of these things in one awesome day. Keep reading to learn more.

In these uncertain times, please keep safety in mind and consider adding destinations to your bucket list at a later date.

Before this state park became a park, it was a camp for Civilian Conservation Corps workers in the 1930s. Today, it’s a popular destination for families and other adventurers. It is located approximately one mile off New Hampshire Route 16, just outside the village of Milan, in the heart of the White Mountains.

One of the biggest draws in this park is the 1932 fire tower. At one point, New Hampshire had 91 active fire towers; today there are only 15 left – and this is one of them.

The Granite State has about 250 wildfires per year that burn about 250 acres per year. Most of the year no one lives in the tower. However, the New Hampshire Forestry and Lands Division uses the tower during the summer months – fire season – to keep tabs on fires before they get out of control. Part-time forestry assistants also teach visitors about fire prevention while stationed there.

The Milan Hill fire tower is 54 feet tall. You can climb the stairs to the top during your visit.

The hike to the fire tower is easy; even small children can do it. It’s only a one mile loop and the elevation gain is only 203 feet.

The view from the top is spectacular. It’s beautiful all year round, but imagine it during peak fall foliage! It’s the right time to leave.

From the top of the tower you can see Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire and Canada.

Be careful going up and down stairs and hold on to the railing.
The park has recently been renovated. During this renovation, they added four yurts to the campground.
The yurts are 16 feet in diameter and can accommodate up to six people in twin bunk beds, a full-size futon and a futon chair. Each yurt also has a picnic table and an outdoor fire pit.

Yurts are dry and secure and are ideal for people who don’t want to camp in a tent. They are especially good for families. A large terrace is ideal for sitting outside on sunny days.
You may be lucky enough to spot a moose!
You’ll love the tower and you’ll love the yurts. In fact, you will love everything about this park. Plan a trip today.

Address: Milan Hill State Park, 72 Fire Tower Road, Milan, NH 03588, USA

Judy J. Beasley
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