A city beach on Lake Opechee offering swimming, picnicking, and a playground. Features sports facilities including tennis courts, basketball courts, and athletic fields.
Opechee Park Beach
New Hampshire
Beaches for Swimming
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.
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.
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.
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.
Leddy Park Beach
Vermont
A multi-use park with a sandy beach on Lake Champlain. Features tennis courts, sports fields, and an indoor arena alongside the beach area. Offers beautiful sunset views over the Adirondack Mountains.
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.