State Beaches

Enjoy the view of New Hampshire's lakes and seacoast from our sandy beaches. Our lakefront beaches scattered throughout the state also provide shaded picnic sites.

Saltwater or fresh, beaches in New Hampshire State Parks provide a relaxing way to spend the day or the opportunity for an enviable vacation!

For information on beach advisories, please visit the State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services website page on Beach Advisories.


Hampton Beach gets five stars for water quality in the Natural Resources Defense Council's new report, "Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches."
For the full report, visit the NRDC website.