A public beach area at the southern tip of Lake Winnipesaukee. Features town docks, boat launches, and winter activities including an ice runway for small aircraft when the lake freezes.
Beaches for Swimming
Wadleigh State Park
A day-use park on the shores of Kezar Lake featuring a sandy beach, picnic areas with grills, and boat rentals. Popular for its quiet atmosphere and beautiful forest setting.
Endicott Rock Park
A small beach area on Lake Winnipesaukee’s Weirs Beach channel with historical significance. Features the historic Endicott Rock monument marking a 1652 boundary survey.
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.
Jenness Beach (Cable Road)
A popular surfing spot adjacent to Jenness State Beach but with different access. Known for consistent waves and a laid-back atmosphere popular with the local surf community.
Jenness State Beach
A popular beach known for excellent surfing conditions and soft sand. Tends to be less crowded than Hampton Beach while offering similar amenities and beautiful coastal views.
North Beach
Charming small-town beach on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay featuring a fishing pier, half-mile boardwalk, and beach area. Hosts frequent events, farmers markets, and festivals. Beach access requires fee for non-residents during summer.
Pine Point Beach
A long sandy beach at the mouth of the Scarborough River, offering views of Old Orchard Beach. Popular for fishing, clamming, and bird watching along with traditional beach activities.
Moody Beach
A largely private beach with limited public access at low tide, known for its soft sand and family-friendly environment. Famous for a landmark Supreme Court case about private beach rights.
Ferry Beach
A state park featuring a sandy beach with dunes and rare pitch pine forests. Combines beach activities with nature trails, making it ideal for those who want more than just sunbathing.