A peaceful lake with a small public beach area in rural Vermont. Features clear water, mountain views, and a quiet atmosphere away from tourist crowds.
Woodbury Lake (Sabin Pond)
Vermont
Beaches for Kayaking
Sand Bar State Park
Vermont
Features a natural sandy beach with shallow, warm water ideal for families with children. Located on the narrow isthmus between South Hero Island and mainland Vermont with excellent facilities.
Waterbury Center State Park
Vermont
A day-use park on the Waterbury Reservoir featuring a small beach with stunning views of the Green Mountains. Popular for paddling and fishing with canoe and kayak rentals available.
Squam Lake (Town Beach)
New Hampshire
A serene town beach on Squam Lake, made famous as the filming location for “On Golden Pond.” Offers swimming in crystal clear waters surrounded by mountains and forests.
Mascoma Lake Beach
New Hampshire
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.
Plasawa Beach
New Hampshire
A town beach on Newfound Lake with a swimming area, playground, and picnic facilities. Offers a more local experience than the nearby state park with similar beautiful lake views.
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.
Silver Lake State Park
Vermont
A pristine lake with a sandy beach surrounded by forests. Features excellent water quality, shaded picnic areas, and a boat rental concession for non-motorized watercraft.