Beach access at Beaver Pond within New Hampshire’s largest developed state park. Features extensive trail systems, camping, and diverse recreational opportunities beyond swimming.
Bear Brook State Park
New Hampshire
Beaches for Swimming
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.
Opechee Park Beach
New Hampshire
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
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.