LAKES, BEACHES, & WATER FUN
With so many pristine lakes, beaches and idyllic ponds, New Hampshire offers water sports and activities for everyone. Jetski on the ocean, take a boat tour, hike to a waterfall or just relax and take in the beautiful water views.
Use the links on the left to find information about water access, public use and the many lakes and seacoast areas to explore.
Please use the search boxes below to complete a comprehensive attraction search. You may sort by any combination of attraction type, region, city or town.
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Wallis Sands State Beach
Oceanfront swimming, views of the Isles of Shoals, and a sandy beach. Beach amenities include a store that sells a variety of items, food, and drinks; and a large bathhouse with hot and cold showers. The park has a grassy area with picnic tables.
Route 1A
Rye,
NH
03870
Phone: 6034369404
Moose Brook State Park
Unparalleled scenery and a variety of outdoor activities, ideally located for fishing. Moose Brook feeds swimming area with cool, clear mountain water. Picnicking, swimming against scenic mountain backdrop. Trails great for exploring on foot or mountain bike.
Route 2, Jimtown Road
Gorham,
NH
03581
Phone: 6034663860
North Beach
North Beach is a great family location with an Atlantic ocean-front setting. Its sandy beach is ideal for swimming and picnicking. Amenities at the beach include a bathhouse, which is open year-round.
Route 1A
Hampton,
NH
03842
Phone: 6034361552
Echo Lake State Park
Great place for a swim and picnic. Bathhouse and picnic tables available. Scenic trail around lake with views of 700-ft Cathedral Ledge; mile-long auto road and hiking trails lead to top. Both Cathedral and nearby White Horse ledges are popular rock/ice climbing walls.
Off Route 302
Conway,
NH
03818
Phone: 6033562672
Mount Washington Cruises
Mount Washington Cruises offers scenic excursion cruises, Sunday champagne brunch and evening sunset dinner cruises on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. Evening cruises include a buffet dinner and dancing to live music. Serving the ports of Weirs Beach, Meredith, Center Harbor, Alton Bay and Wolfeboro.
211 Lakeside Ave., Weirs Beach
Laconia,
NH
03247
Phone: 603-366-5531
Lake Francis State Park
Lake Francis is a 2,000-acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes of the Great North Woods region. This park is a great base for hunters, anglers, canoeists and kayak enthusiasts to enjoy their respective activity. Campers enjoy the wilderness and the scenic setting. A boat launch is located at the park.
439 River Rd.
Pittsburg,
NH
03592
Phone: 60353866965
Jenness State Beach
Great family location with Atlantic oceanfront setting. Sandy beach ideal for swimming and picnicking. Bathhouse available.
Route 1A
Rye,
NH
03870
Phone: 6034361552
Forest Lake State Park
Mountain lake with 200 ft. sandy beach in woodland setting. Swimming, fishing, picnicking, mountain biking, boating, group use area and playground.
Off Route 116
Dalton,
NH
03598
Phone: 6038379150
Kingston State Park
Only 14 miles from NH seacoast, close to attractions. Park includes fireplaces, picnic area, playground, softball field, areas for horseshoes/volleyball. Two bathhouses w/ dressing rooms/flush toilets for 300 ft of swim area, 100 ft of tree line frontage.
124 Main St.
Kingston,
NH
03848
Phone: 6036425471
Ellacoya State Park
Located on shore of Lake Winnipesaukee. Swim and picnic at the 600-foot long sandy beach, with mountain views. Accessible bathhouse located near swimming area. A launch for small boats located near the beach. The 37-site RV Campground offers full hookups and great views of the lake and mountains.
Route 11, Scenic Drive
Gilford,
NH
03246
Phone: 6032937821
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