Rhododendron State Park

Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, United States, is a 2723acre state park located on and around Little Monadnock Mountain, containing a 16acre stand of native Rhododendron maximum, the largest of nineteen similar stands in central and northern New England, the northern limit of their growing range.The rhododendrons bloom in mid-July, and were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1982. The park also includes wild blueberries, cranberries, mountain laurel, heathers, mayflower, and wintergreen.The park is open to hiking and picnicking. Leashed pets are permitted in the park with the exception of the Laurel Trail. A short loop trail navigates the stand of rhododendron, and the 110mi Metacomet-Monadnock Trail passes over the summit of Little Monadnock Mountain in the center of the park.