Outdoor Recreation Drives NH Business Creation and Growth
The outdoor recreation industry in New Hampshire accounts for over 3.5% of New Hampshire's total GDP. It provides employment for over 33,000 New Hampshire workers, accounting for 4.6% of total state employment.*
Businesses in the outdoor recreation industry are well supported in New Hampshire by public and private partners, local industry associations, business, and workforce development, a substantial and thriving state tourism strategy and numerous other resources.
State Partners
NH Travel and Tourism
Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
New Hampshire Fish and Game
Business and Industry Partners
Appalachian Mountain Club
Granite Outdoor Alliance
NH High Tech Alliance
NH Small Business Development Center
Outdoor Recreation Roundatable
Regional Economic Development Center
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis 2024 Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account.