A small town beach with access to Lake Champlain near the ferry crossing to Essex, NY. Features scenic views of the Adirondack Mountains and a peaceful setting away from urban areas.
Charlotte Beach
Vermont
Beaches for Picnicking
Oakledge Park
Vermont
A lakefront park with two small beaches (Blanchard and Texaco), athletic fields, and the starting point of the Island Line Trail. Features Vermont’s first universally accessible treehouse.
Lake St. Catherine State Park
Vermont
A day-use and camping park with a sandy beach on the scenic Lake St. Catherine. Features boat rentals, fishing opportunities, and well-maintained facilities in a peaceful setting.
Crystal Lake State Park
Vermont
Features a 100-foot sandy beach and the oldest beach house in the state park system (built in 1930). The spring-fed lake offers exceptional water clarity and a scenic mountain backdrop.
D.A.R. State Park
Vermont
A day-use park on Lake Champlain offering spectacular views of the Adirondack Mountains and a small beach area. Named for the Daughters of the American Revolution who donated the land.
Kamp Kill Kare State Park
Vermont
A former boys’ camp on St. Albans Bay of Lake Champlain with a small beach area. Features a historic inn building, boat launch, and ferry access to Burton Island State Park.
Kingston State Park
New Hampshire
A day-use park with a small beach on Great Pond, featuring shaded picnic areas, a playground, and canoe rentals. Popular with local families for its clean water and convenient location.
Wentworth State Park
New Hampshire
A small day-use park with a beach on the shore of Lake Wentworth. Offers swimming, fishing, and picnicking in a peaceful setting with mountain views near the historic town of Wolfeboro.
Clough State Park
New Hampshire
A small beach on Everett Lake with a swimming area, bathhouse, and picnic tables. Features a playground, fishing opportunities, and hiking trails through surrounding forests.
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.