While not a swimming beach, this scenic park offers access to a picturesque working harbor with fishing boats, charter services, and coastal views. Perfect for watching marine activities and sunsets.
Beaches for Boating
Mascoma Lake Beach
A town beach on Mascoma Lake with a swimming area, boat launch, and picnic facilities. Popular with locals and visitors to the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region for water recreation.
Weirs Beach
A popular Lake Winnipesaukee beach with an entertainment-filled boardwalk featuring arcades, restaurants, and boat cruises. Host to major events like Motorcycle Week and fireworks displays.
Ellacoya State Park
A 600-foot long sandy beach on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee with views of the Sandwich and Ossipee mountain ranges. Features a campground with RV hookups.
Sunapee State Beach
A pristine freshwater beach on Lake Sunapee with a sandy shoreline and clear water. Part of Mount Sunapee State Park, which transforms into a ski resort in winter.
Pawtuckaway State Park Beach
A peaceful beach on Pawtuckaway Lake surrounded by forests and boulder fields. The state park offers extensive hiking trails, a campground, and excellent bouldering opportunities.
Lake Winnipesaukee Beach (Alton Bay)
A public beach area at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee. Features town docks, boat launches, and winter activities including an ice runway for small aircraft when the lake freezes.
Endicott Rock Park
A small beach area on Lake Winnipesaukee’s Weirs Beach channel with historical significance. Features the historic Endicott Rock monument marking a 1652 boundary survey.
East End Beach
Portland’s only public beach, located along the scenic Eastern Promenade. Popular urban beach with boat launch, walking trails, and spectacular views of Casco Bay and its islands.