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.
Beaches for Picnicking
Opechee Park Beach
A city beach on Lake Opechee offering swimming, picnicking, and a playground. Features sports facilities including tennis courts, basketball courts, and athletic fields.
Mascoma Lake Beach
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
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.
Alburg Dunes State Park
Features one of the longest natural sand beaches on Lake Champlain with rare sand dune formations. The southerly exposure provides warm, shallow water for swimming and panoramic lake views.
Sand Bar State Park
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
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.
Lake Sunapee (Newbury Harbor)
A small beach area in the harbor at South Newbury with a town dock and scenic lake views. Features a playground, picnic areas, and easy access to Mount Sunapee attractions.
Squam Lake (Town Beach)
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.
Wallis Sands State Beach
A family-friendly state park beach with calm waters, clean sand, and amenities including bathhouse with showers and a food service area. Offers beautiful views of the Isles of Shoals.