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LAKES, BEACHES, & WATER FUN

Pristine lakes and idyllic ponds, New Hampshire offers water sports and activities for everyone. Jetski on the ocean, take a boat tour, hike to a waterfall or just relax and take in the beautiful water views.

Use the links on the left to find information about water access, public use and the many lakes and seacoast areas to explore.

Please use the search boxes below to complete a comprehensive attraction search. You may sort by any combination of attraction type, region, city or town.

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Umbagog Lake State Park
Campground w/ electric/water hook-ups, 3 cabins, remote sites in isolated locations around Umbagog Lake accessible only by boat. Swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, boating, boat rentals, boat launch, fuel sales, park store. Wildlife viewing of birds, deer, moose.
Route 26 Cambridge, NH 03579
Phone: 603-482-7795
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Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
On the Pemigewasset River. Relax while your children have fun at supervised daily activities and special events. Pool, hot tub, beach, mini-golf, snack bar, store and more. Water playground, camping, log cabin and day trips.
35 Jellystone Park New Hampton, NH 03256
Phone: 603-968-9000
  • Water Front
  • Accessible
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Kingston State Park
Only 14 miles from NH seacoast, close to attractions. Park includes fireplaces, picnic area, playground, softball field, areas for horseshoes/volleyball. Two bathhouses w/ dressing rooms/flush toilets for 300 ft of swim area, 100 ft of tree line frontage.
124 Main St. Kingston, NH 03848
Phone: 603-436-1552
  • Meeting Room
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Sandybeach of Newfound
Modern housekeeping cottages on crystal clear Newfound Lake - natural wide sandy beach. Cottages have one to three bedrooms, completely equipped kitchens, fireplaces and screened porches.  A favorite of families for generations. Play area, game room. Boat rentals. Some cottages open year 'round.
86 Whittemore Point Rd. N. Bridgewater, NH 03222
Phone: 603-744-8473
  • Family Friendly
  • Water Front
  • Accessible
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Wadleigh State Park
Swimming on beautiful Kezar Lake. Tall pine trees shade the picnic sites located adjacent to the beach, making it an ideal location for families and group outings. Amenities include a bathhouse, picnic tables, and playing fields.
Route 114 North Sutton, NH 03260
Phone: 603-927-4724
  • Family Friendly
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Bedell Bridge State Park
Located along the Connecticut River, a great place for picnicking, fishing or boating. Site of a historic two-span covered bridge, the second longest in the country. The Burrtuss bridge, which connected NH to Vermont, was destroyed by wind in 1979 and is no longer there. Bedell Bridge State Park is unstaffed but is open to the public year 'round at no charge.
Routes 10 & 25 Haverhill, NH 03765
Phone: 603-823-7722
  • Pet Friendly
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Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Through spectacular live animal exhibits, natural science education programs, inspiring gardens and lake cruises, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors for over forty years about the importance of our natural world.
23 Science Center Rd. Holderness, NH 03245
Phone: 6039687194
  • Buses Welcome
  • Family Friendly
  • Meeting Room
  • Water Front
  • Accessible
  • Sustainable
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Hampton Beach State Park
Oceanfront facilities along miles of sandy beach. Swimming, fishing, picnicking, RV camping. Complex with band shell amphitheater, public services.
Route 1A Hampton, NH 03842
Phone: 603-926-3784
  • Buses Welcome
  • Water Front
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Barrington Shores
Welcome to Barrington Shores … a peaceful and quiet getaway in a friendly and neighborly environment.
70 Hall Rd. Barrington, NH 03825
Phone: 603-664-9333
  • Pet Friendly
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Lake Francis State Park
Lake Francis is a 2,000 acre lake near the Connecticut Lakes of the Great North Woods region. Hunters and anglers enjoy this park as a base for their activities. A boat launch is located in the park. Canoeists enjoy exploring the upper part of the Connecticut River.
439 River Rd. Pittsburg, NH 03592
Phone: 603-538-6707
  • Pet Friendly
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