Hooksett Welcome Center North Northbound – I-93
I-93 northbound travelers near Hooksett in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, can pull in at Hooksett Welcome Center North. Reported truck parking: 6 spaces. The next northbound stop is Canterbury Rest Area – Northbound, 20 mi ahead by the mile markers.
Next rest stop on I-93 Northbound
Canterbury Rest Area – Northbound20 mi ahead by the mile markers · New Hampshire · Mile marker 51Previous northbound stop: Salem Rest Area – Northbound · 30 mi back by the mile markers
Location map
Marker shows recorded coordinates, not an entrance or approved driving route. Follow highway signs.
Open directionsReported parking capacity
Reported capacity from the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law). This is not real-time vacancy information.
Facilities and amenities
Unknown (not documented in the sources): Drinking water, Picnic tables, Pet area, Public phone, RV dump station, Wi-Fi, Playground.
A reported facility does not guarantee current availability.
About this welcome center
Hooksett Welcome Center North is a stop for northbound travelers on I-93 near Hooksett in New Hampshire. Before you count on this stop, a quick check of 511 or the New Hampshire Department of Transportation shows any closure.
Location and driving direction
This is the northbound facility on I-93, near Hooksett in Merrimack County. The recorded position is around mile marker 31. Once you pass exit 11 northbound, start looking for it; if you reach exit 12S, you have passed it. You do not take an exit to get there: the welcome center has its own ramp, signed "Welcome Center" in advance.
Heading the other way? Use Hooksett Welcome Center South – Southbound (southbound) instead; the two sides are not connected for drivers.
The next northbound stop is Canterbury Rest Area – Northbound, about 20 miles further along I-93.
Parking and amenities
Truck parking: 6 reported spaces (the 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law)).
Listed amenities include:
- Restrooms
- Family restroom
- Accessible facilities
- Vending machines
- EV charging
- Visitor information
These are capacity figures, not a live count of free spaces. Availability of individual amenities can change.
How long can you stay?
New Hampshire sets no hour limit. State law bars pitching a tent, erecting a camping device or sleeping on the ground on public property or right-of-way without permission; it does not address sleeping inside a vehicle. Signs posted at the welcome center take precedence. Source: RSA 236:58 (checked November 2026).
Map and coordinates
Recorded coordinates: 43.110439, -71.475698. For safe navigation, follow official road signs and make sure the approach matches your direction of travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which side of I-93 is this welcome center on?
It serves northbound traffic on Interstate 93 near Hooksett. The southbound lanes have a separate facility.
How many truck spaces are there?
The 2019 federal truck parking survey (FHWA Jason's Law) lists 6 truck parking spaces at this facility. This does not indicate how many are currently free.
Are there restrooms?
Yes, restrooms are included in the official amenities listing. Check current conditions before travel.
How long can I park here?
New Hampshire sets no hour limit. State law bars pitching a tent, erecting a camping device or sleeping on the ground on public property or right-of-way without permission; it does not address sleeping inside a vehicle. Posted signs on site apply.
Where is the next rest stop?
Canterbury Rest Area – Northbound, about 20 miles further along I-93 by the official mile markers.