Lake Francis is a reservoir on the Connecticut River. The lake is located east of the village of Pittsburg and along the boundary between the towns of Pittsburg and Clarksville. Lake Francis State Park lies on the shores of the lake. 

Lake Francis State Park lies on the shores of Lake Francis a 2,000-acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes of the Great North Woods region. Canoe rentals are available. Hunters and anglers enjoy this park as a base for their respective activities. With added ATV camping sites, riders are able to leave their campsite and head right out on the trails. Trails from Lake Francis State Park connect with the 1000 miles of trails for OHRV riding in Coos County.

Canoeists enjoy exploring the upper part of the Connecticut River. Lake Francis campground provides 45 sites.

The Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest Recreation Program, managed by the State of New Hampshire in cooperation with The Forestland Group, provides high-quality recreational opportunities that are consistent with a Forest Legacy Easement held by the State of New Hampshire. The property, owned by The Forestland Group, is a working forest and care should be taken on the roads and in the forest.