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.
Emerald Lake State Park
Vermont
Beaches for Hiking
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. Visiting Facts below come from the linked official pages, checked in October 2026. Anything not listed was not found on an official source. Season: Friday […]
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.
Newfound Lake (Wellington State Beach)
New Hampshire
One of the cleanest lakes in the world, Newfound Lake’s beach at Wellington State Park offers crystal clear water, sandy shores, and beautiful mountain views. Popular for swimming and boating.
Lake Willoughby South Beach
Vermont
A dramatic beach setting between two mountains (Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor) on a glacial lake often compared to a Norwegian fjord. Known for crystal clear but cold water and spectacular scenic beauty.
Echo Lake State Park
New Hampshire
A freshwater beach nestled at the base of White Horse Ledge with stunning mountain views. Features crystal clear water, hiking trails, and easy access to North Conway attractions.
Wellington State Park
New Hampshire
Home to the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire State Park system on the shore of Newfound Lake, known for its exceptionally clear water and beautiful mountain views.