Odiorne NOT open yet!

[prudenceb]

Two different people on two different days this week called whatever NH resource manages Odiorne and were given the same WRONG info.  Odiorne is NOT open, despite folks being told it is.  Found out the hard way this morning!

Prudence

[Jim Snyder]

https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/odiorne-point-state-park

As of this eveniing:

Current Restrictions at Odiorne Point:

• In Response to COVID-19, Odiorne Point is closed to groups over five (5) people, with the exception of children under 12 with their parents. Maintain social distancing  of at least 6 feet.
• - Res 7301.07 Restrictions in Public Use)
• Seacoast Science Center is closed due to COVID-19
• Odiorne Point's recreational areas and hiking trails will remain open.
• Playgrounds and indoor facilities are closed.
• The parking area at the Odiorne Point State Park is open and operating at 50 percent capapcity.  the  Boat Baunch is currently closed, but will be opening soon.
• Do not park along Rte 1A.

[prudenceb]

Soon....when?  If anyone hears, let us know!

 

[Jim Snyder]

I will keep checking the website and post here.

[EEL]

In the past the area across the bridge and opposite the ramp has been used for launching.  Still available?

Ed Lawson

[Jeff Charette]

The small parking area across the bridge is blocked off. Currently there is no parking anywhere along Rt. 1A. The small parking area, off 1A, at Rye Harbor is also blocked off.

[EEL]

Pierce Island too?  And people complain about Maine.

[mhabich]

Peirce was open. 

[Bill H]

Another place launch is Rye Harbor boat launch $10.00 parking fee same as Pierce Island.

Bill Harter

 

[prudenceb]

1 hour ago, seacoastkayaker said:

Another place launch is Rye Harbor boat launch $10.00 parking fee same as Pierce Island.

Bill Harter

 

Peirce is now $20:to launch!

 

[mhabich]

Peirce was $10. It was just that some of us only had twenties. 

[prudenceb]

8 hours ago, mhabich said:

Peirce was $10. It was just that some of us only had twenties. 

Not true, Mike.  It was $20.  We peered at the sign, and the 10 had clearly been changed to 20.  And there was separate sign that said $20.

 

[mhabich]

20 for powerboats, 10 for kayaks. 
https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation/boat-launch

 

[Bill H]

[Bill H]

[mhabich]

Gee. It’s like buying a lobster. 

[prudenceb]

Thanks everyone for clarification about fees!

 

 

 

[Jim Snyder]

I've been watching their website, this changed this afternoon:

Current Restrictions at Odiorne Point:

• Maintain social distancing  of at least 6 feet.
• Seacoast Science Center is closed due to COVID-19
• Odiorne Point's recreational areas and hiking trails are open.
• Playgrounds and indoor facilities are closed.
• The parking area at the Odiorne Point State Park is open and operating at 50 percent capapcity.  the  Boat Baunch is currently open.
• Please do not park along Rte 1A.

Sounds like we can baunch again there!

[prudenceb]

Bravo!  Thanks, Jim!

[Jim Snyder]

So that's not the whole picture. Even though it's not stated on that list of restrictions, you have to make a "reservation". We were able to do this today with phones and credit cards but it would have been easier to do it from home.

[prudenceb]

4 hours ago, Jim Snyder said:

So that's not the whole picture. Even though it's not stated on that list of restrictions, you have to make a "reservation". We were able to do this today with phones and credit cards but it would have been easier to do it from home.

Where do you call to make these reservations?

[Jim Snyder]

I don't think you can do it by phone. When I said we used our phones I meant for internet access:

https://newhampshirestateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/odiorne-point-state-park/r/deDetails.do?contractCode=NH&parkId=270106

[prudenceb]

Thanks, Jim.

[Bill H]

Seabrook Harbor, Seabrook NH is back open for kayaking launching.

Bathrooms are closed

Just before the Hampton Bridge on the left

Bill H

[Jim Snyder]

Latest status, I was told by the seacoast office that the gate is open, no reservations during off season, but the lot is not plowed.