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.
Plasawa Beach
New Hampshire
Beaches for Picnicking
Alburg Dunes State Park
Vermont
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
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.
Lake Sunapee (Newbury Harbor)
New Hampshire
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)
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.
Wallis Sands State Beach
New Hampshire
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.
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.
Ellacoya State Park
New Hampshire
A 600-foot long sandy beach on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee with views of the Sandwich and Ossipee mountain ranges. Features a campground with RV hookups.