Not a traditional beach but a natural swimming area with cascading falls and emerald pools carved into bedrock. A popular summer destination for swimming and cliff jumping (use caution).
Warren Falls
Vermont
Beaches for Hiking
Red Rocks Park
Vermont
A park featuring distinctive red rock cliffs overlooking Lake Champlain and a small beach area. Offers hiking trails through forest and along cliffs with spectacular views of the lake and Adirondacks.
Crane Beach
Massachusetts
A pristine 4-mile sandy beach managed by The Trustees of Reservations with dunes and maritime forest. Features walking trails, bathhouse facilities, and conservation efforts protecting piping plover habitat.
Coast Guard Beach
Massachusetts
Consistently ranked among America’s best beaches, featuring a wide sandy shore backed by glacial bluffs. Popular for swimming, surfing, and seal watching with access via shuttle bus during summer.
Emerald Lake State Park
Vermont
A 20-acre lake with emerald green waters surrounded by forest. Features a small beach area, campground, hiking trails, and rental boats for exploring the picturesque lake.
Branbury State Park
Vermont
A sandy beach on Lake Dunmore at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo in the Green Mountains. Features camping, boat rentals, and access to the Long Trail and Moosalamoo National Recreation Area.
Boulder Beach (Groton State Forest)
Vermont
A sandy beach on Lake Groton within the extensive Groton State Forest. Features a beach house with changing facilities, hiking trails, and connections to other recreational areas in the forest.
Elmore State Park
Vermont
A small beach on Lake Elmore with mountain views including Elmore Mountain. Features a campground, hiking trails to a fire tower, and boat rentals for exploring the scenic lake.
Odiorne Point State Park
New Hampshire
Not a traditional sandy beach, but offers rocky shoreline access with tide pools and spectacular ocean views. Home to the Seacoast Science Center and historic military bunkers.
Bear Brook State Park
New Hampshire
Beach access at Beaver Pond within New Hampshire’s largest developed state park. Features extensive trail systems, camping, and diverse recreational opportunities beyond swimming.