Chocorua NH
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Chocorua is an unincorporated village in the town of Tamworth NH, nestled among mountains and lakes of pristine beauty. Mt. Chocorua is a spectacular and dramatic mountain rich in history and recreational opportunities. With Lake Chocorua at the foot of the mountain range, this natural beauty creates one of the most scenic views in New England. The village is home to the Chocorua River Dam and Park, and boasts spectacular views of its namesake, Mt Chocorua, known as the Matterhorn of the White Mountains due to its triangular summit, it is one of the most-climbed and photographed mountain peaks in the world.
Join the Chocorua Community Association on Saturday July 25 from 10:00 - 2:00 for our annual Chocorua Day, this year happening at both Runnels Hall and in the park! Events include the following, with more to be added soon!
10:00 - 4:00pm Artworks annual art show in Runnells Hall
10:30 - 1:30 - Live music w/ Tamworth’s own, Mitch Alden
11:00 - 11:20 Marion Posner Storyteller
11:00 - Lunch is served, purchases benefit the CCA, menu includes smash burgers, a chicken dinner, a vegan chili and more
1:00pm - Citizen of the Year Award
Don't forget to put in your entry to guess what's in the jar, and there will be giant bubbles, a tour of the park, a scavenger hunt and more happening around the Chocorua River Dam Park.
Also on hand will be the Chocorua Lake Conservancy, Tamworth Outing Club, Tamworth Fire and Rescue "Touch a Truck" and more. Hope to see you there.
ABOUT
The Village of Chocorua, a part of Tamworth, is centered at the intersection of routes 113 and 16, along the Chocorua River, a few miles south of Mt Chocorua, often called "The Matterhorn of the White Mountains" because of its triangular, rocky summit. Visit the Chocorua River Dam Park on Facebook and "like" the page.
Known today for its artistic, literary and religious organizations. The town of Tamworth boasts two public libraries, an art gallery, the Arts Council of Tamworth, the Tamworth History Center, the Tamworth Foundation, The Barnstormers, six churches, a distillery, winery and many resident authors, poets and artists.
Wet Paint Returned - Plein Air artists descended on Tamworth and Chocorua for the 5th Annual Wet Paint event. The Tamworth Visitors Council's was pleased to once again present Wet Paint Tamworth this past spring. We welcomed back a talented group of plein air artists to paint this beautiful area we are lucky enough to call home. This year it was held April 27th - 30th as a retreat.
During the 4 days there were opportunities to meet the artists and see their paintings come to life in their own unique styles. Paintings done during the retreat were on display for the public in The Hayford Barn at the Preserve. This year’s donation of profits from the sales went to the NH Food Bank Summer program, providing summer meals to food insecure children in Tamworth, Madison Albany and Conway.
EAT SHOP STAY
Chocorua has lodging, food, artwork, antiques and more. It also has it's own public library and post office (03817)
The Light the Night Bonfire returned to the Chocorua River Dam Park this year on Jan 18th, 2026 with a hot beverage open house at The Farmstand, the bonfire was lit at 5:00pm and there was an after-bonfire pot luck dinner at Runnels Hall.
Picture courtesy of Chocorua Lake Conservancy
3rd Annual Light the Night Bonfire, Chocorua River Dam Park 1/28/18
CCA President Neysa Packard (left) presented the 2025 Citizen of the Year award to Mary Phelps (The Preserve at Chocorua) at this year’s Chocorua Day Celebration.
