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.
Beaches for Photography
Bartlett Falls (Bristol Falls)
A natural swimming hole on the New Haven River with a waterfall and deep pool. Popular for swimming and cliff jumping with flat rock areas for sunbathing (use caution as no lifeguards present).
Mayflower Beach
A popular Cape Cod beach on Cape Cod Bay known for its expansive tidal flats at low tide and family-friendly atmosphere. Features soft white sand, warm shallow water, and spectacular sunset views.
Singing Beach
Named for the unique sound its sand makes when walked upon, this picturesque crescent beach features clear water and a historic bathhouse. Located in a charming coastal town accessible by train from Boston.
Wingaersheek Beach
A family-friendly beach with calm water, white sand, and interesting rock formations for climbing at low tide. The shallow water and tidal pools make it ideal for children to explore and play.
Warren Falls
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).
Rye Harbor State Park
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.
Lake Willoughby South Beach
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.
North Hampton State Beach
A small but scenic beach with interesting rock formations and tide pools. Popular with surfers and those who prefer a more natural beach setting with fewer facilities.
Jenness Beach (Cable Road)
A popular surfing spot adjacent to Jenness State Beach but with different access. Known for consistent waves and a laid-back atmosphere popular with the local surf community.