When summer arrives it’s time to head to the beach! But if you don’t want to feel like you’re fighting through the crowds on a city subway when you go for a swim, take this road trip through some of the best hidden beaches in New Hampshire. Sure, it’s hard to keep beaches secret in our beautiful state – but there may just be a few on here that you haven’t been to before, and you’ll want to take a visit to the best beaches in New Hampshire. Use this interactive Google map with exact addresses as your guide.
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Google Maps Get ready for sun-soaked days on this road trip to the best hidden beaches in New Hampshire. Follow the trip as it is, or add and take away stops to meet your needs and timeline. Most important, however, have fun!
- Echo Lake State Park, Conway
Flickr/Alan Sandercock We’ll start our hidden beaches in New Hampshire trip at Echo Lake Beach which has some of the most amazing views you could possibly imagine enjoying while you swim. Make sure to take a hike around the lake, too, for the gorgeous scenery!
Address: Conway, NH, 03860 Echo Lake State Park, 68 Echo Lake Rd, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
- Forest Lake State Park, Dalton
New Hampshire State Parks This 397-acre park contains a small but gorgeous sandy beach in Dalton located on the shore of Forest Lake. There are picnic tables and restrooms available in season as well. It’s one of the lovliest secret beaches in New Hampshire.
Address: Dalton, NH, 03598 Forest Lake State Park, Dalton, NH 03598, USA
- Wadleigh State Park, Sutton
Flickr/mwms1916 Our next stop takes us to a lovely sandy beach in North Sutton located on the shore of Kezar Lake. The mountain views and quiet water are incredibly relaxing.
Address: 78 Wadleigh State Park, North Sutton, NH, 03260 Wadleigh State Park, New Hampshire, USA
- Clough State Park, Weare
New Hampshire State Parks This lovely park is located on the shore of 150-acre Everett Lake and has a large beach, playing fields, and a picnic area. It’s one of the best New Hampshire beaches to visit.
Address: 455 Clough Park Road, Weare, NH, 03281 Clough State Park, 455 Clough Park Rd, Weare, NH 03281, USA
- Great Island Common, New Castle
Yelp / Lila S. Okay, so this isn’t exactly a “hidden” beach in New Castle, but it just seemed right to end this trip at the ocean! Compared to the big beaches in Hampton and Rye, you’ll find this one to be a positive oasis. There is a small sandy area for swimming in addition to a longer rocky shoreline.
Address: 301 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH, 03854 Great Island Common, 301 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854, USA
What are some of the best hidden beaches in New Hampshire in your opinion? Join the conversation in the comments! Don’t forget to tell us your favorite “secret” beach.
Google Maps
Get ready for sun-soaked days on this road trip to the best hidden beaches in New Hampshire. Follow the trip as it is, or add and take away stops to meet your needs and timeline. Most important, however, have fun!
Flickr/Alan Sandercock
We’ll start our hidden beaches in New Hampshire trip at Echo Lake Beach which has some of the most amazing views you could possibly imagine enjoying while you swim. Make sure to take a hike around the lake, too, for the gorgeous scenery!
Address: Conway, NH, 03860
Echo Lake State Park, 68 Echo Lake Rd, North Conway, NH 03860, USA
New Hampshire State Parks
This 397-acre park contains a small but gorgeous sandy beach in Dalton located on the shore of Forest Lake. There are picnic tables and restrooms available in season as well. It’s one of the lovliest secret beaches in New Hampshire.
Address: Dalton, NH, 03598
Forest Lake State Park, Dalton, NH 03598, USA
Flickr/mwms1916
Our next stop takes us to a lovely sandy beach in North Sutton located on the shore of Kezar Lake. The mountain views and quiet water are incredibly relaxing.
Address: 78 Wadleigh State Park, North Sutton, NH, 03260
Wadleigh State Park, New Hampshire, USA
This lovely park is located on the shore of 150-acre Everett Lake and has a large beach, playing fields, and a picnic area. It’s one of the best New Hampshire beaches to visit.
Address: 455 Clough Park Road, Weare, NH, 03281
Clough State Park, 455 Clough Park Rd, Weare, NH 03281, USA
Yelp / Lila S.
Okay, so this isn’t exactly a “hidden” beach in New Castle, but it just seemed right to end this trip at the ocean! Compared to the big beaches in Hampton and Rye, you’ll find this one to be a positive oasis. There is a small sandy area for swimming in addition to a longer rocky shoreline.
Address: 301 Wentworth Road, New Castle, NH, 03854
Great Island Common, 301 Wentworth Rd, New Castle, NH 03854, USA
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Best Beaches In New Hampshire August 02, 2019 Beth Price-Williams What are the prettiest beaches in New Hampshire? New Hampshire beaches just might be some of the prettiest in the United States. Dip your feet in the cool ocean water at Wallis Sands State Beach in Rye, which features picture-perfect views of the Isle of Shoals. Hampton Beach in Hampton, the largest and most popular of the New Hampshire beaches, also boasts some pretty spectacular views. Weirs Beach in Laconia is also a beautiful beach that offers plenty for visitors, from jaw-dropping views of Lake Winnipesaukee to a vibrant boardwalk dotted with charming shops and lively arcades. What are the best beach towns in New Hampshire? Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect day trip destination or a vacation spot, you’ll find plenty of delightful beach towns in New Hampshire. The tiny coastal town of New Castle, for example, overlooks the beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. If you want your choice of beaches, you’ll definitely love Rye. The small New Hampshire town boasts easy access to several beautiful beaches, including Jenness State Beach and Wallis Sand State Beach. The town itself, which looks like it stepped from the pages of a storybook, features plenty of quaint shops and restaurants. What beaches have the clearest water in New Hampshire? Add Newfound Lake in New Hampshire to your list of must visit beaches. The beach leads to the beautiful, clear water of the lake. You can spend your day swimming and boating in the clear water of the six-mile long lake. If you like cold and clear water, visit Nebanusit Lake. The 718-acre New Hampshire lake is also an ideal spot for kayaking, boating, and fishing. Lake Winnipesaukee is also known for its clear water, making it an ideal spot for swimming.
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Best Beaches In New Hampshire
August 02, 2019
Beth Price-Williams
What are the prettiest beaches in New Hampshire? New Hampshire beaches just might be some of the prettiest in the United States. Dip your feet in the cool ocean water at Wallis Sands State Beach in Rye, which features picture-perfect views of the Isle of Shoals. Hampton Beach in Hampton, the largest and most popular of the New Hampshire beaches, also boasts some pretty spectacular views. Weirs Beach in Laconia is also a beautiful beach that offers plenty for visitors, from jaw-dropping views of Lake Winnipesaukee to a vibrant boardwalk dotted with charming shops and lively arcades. What are the best beach towns in New Hampshire? Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect day trip destination or a vacation spot, you’ll find plenty of delightful beach towns in New Hampshire. The tiny coastal town of New Castle, for example, overlooks the beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. If you want your choice of beaches, you’ll definitely love Rye. The small New Hampshire town boasts easy access to several beautiful beaches, including Jenness State Beach and Wallis Sand State Beach. The town itself, which looks like it stepped from the pages of a storybook, features plenty of quaint shops and restaurants. What beaches have the clearest water in New Hampshire? Add Newfound Lake in New Hampshire to your list of must visit beaches. The beach leads to the beautiful, clear water of the lake. You can spend your day swimming and boating in the clear water of the six-mile long lake. If you like cold and clear water, visit Nebanusit Lake. The 718-acre New Hampshire lake is also an ideal spot for kayaking, boating, and fishing. Lake Winnipesaukee is also known for its clear water, making it an ideal spot for swimming.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
New Hampshire beaches just might be some of the prettiest in the United States. Dip your feet in the cool ocean water at Wallis Sands State Beach in Rye, which features picture-perfect views of the Isle of Shoals. Hampton Beach in Hampton, the largest and most popular of the New Hampshire beaches, also boasts some pretty spectacular views.
Weirs Beach in Laconia is also a beautiful beach that offers plenty for visitors, from jaw-dropping views of Lake Winnipesaukee to a vibrant boardwalk dotted with charming shops and lively arcades.
What are the best beach towns in New Hampshire?
Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect day trip destination or a vacation spot, you’ll find plenty of delightful beach towns in New Hampshire. The tiny coastal town of New Castle, for example, overlooks the beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee.
If you want your choice of beaches, you’ll definitely love Rye. The small New Hampshire town boasts easy access to several beautiful beaches, including Jenness State Beach and Wallis Sand State Beach. The town itself, which looks like it stepped from the pages of a storybook, features plenty of quaint shops and restaurants.
What beaches have the clearest water in New Hampshire?
Add Newfound Lake in New Hampshire to your list of must visit beaches. The beach leads to the beautiful, clear water of the lake. You can spend your day swimming and boating in the clear water of the six-mile long lake.
If you like cold and clear water, visit Nebanusit Lake. The 718-acre New Hampshire lake is also an ideal spot for kayaking, boating, and fishing. Lake Winnipesaukee is also known for its clear water, making it an ideal spot for swimming.
