A 22-acre riverside park on the Indian Head River, open meadow and picnic lawn around a dam with a fish ladder, and a roughly two-mile trail on the old Hanover Branch railroad bed upriver toward the Hanson line.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs welcome on leash; clean-up required
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, non-motorized only
Fishing
Allowed year-round; catch advisory applies
Managed by
Hanover Conservation Commission
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On site
Picnic area
large lawn with many picnic tables
Not here
No drinking water
no fountains on site
Common questions
Can I eat fish I catch here?
State advisories flag mercury contamination from historic industry upstream, so fish caught at Ludden's Ford should not be consumed.
Where do I park at Luddam's Ford Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Luddam's Ford Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Luddam's Ford Park?
Dogs welcome on leash; clean-up required
What rules should I know at Luddam's Ford Park?
Stay clear of the dam when paddling; the fish ladder area has fast water. No overnight camping or parking, and no motorized vehicles beyond the lots.