Nice little beach at the south end of Newfound Lake…read more This beach is maybe 500 yards long, and anywhere from 2 to 20 feet wide. It's got nice white sand, especially for a fresh water lake. There are parallel parking spots along the left side of (one way) Shore Drive. No bathrooms or lifeguard, but it's free - unlike the state park at the north end. There is one decent restaurant across the street, named The Big Catch, and they do have bathrooms. The water is crystal clear, as Newfound is one of the ten cleanest bodies of fresh water in the world. And you can't beat the views of the mountains.

This is a cool spot to cool down when it's hot. I would Recommend going to this place.read more

Hurricane Irene really took a toll on 20 foot hole. Most of the stream (and much of VT for that…read morematter) was devistated from huge flash flooding and the swimming hole was filled in with mud, silt,and rocks. Some of the locals have been trying to restore the swimming hole by scooping out the mud with buckets. I will update more this summer on this progress.

Ticks, everywhere. A beautiful park, very well maintained, friendly park staff, and pristine water…read more We set up right on the beach with our 9 month old and found 5 ticks on our beach mat before we decided to pack up and head out. We weren't even there for an hour. I know it's nature and in nature there are ticks, but just letting others know so you can be aware.

Favorite place to spend the day. Cleanest lake and best childhood memories!…read more Lovely trails and nice park!

Bucklin Beach is one of those things that give New London NH such great quality of life. Nestled in…read moreseveral acres at the Northeast part of Little Lake Sunapee, Bucklin Beach and its sister beach at Pleasant Lake provide for town residents' recreation, amusement and family enjoyment. Bucklin Beach is owned and operated by the town of New London and access is limited to town residents and their guests. An ample parking area allows access to the beautiful sandy beach. Once in the beach there are several pavilions available for common use. The town also owns several kayaks, canoes, row boats and Stand-up Paddle Boards available free of charge. Users have to sign a liability waiver once a year. However, personal-owned craft are not allowed on the beach. For that purpose, there is a docking station at the other side of the lake. The beach is staffed by some of the nicest lifeguards ever, many of them in their third or fourth consecutive season. Every time we have been there, we have found them to be honestly devoted to customer enjoyment. There are no refreshments or food sold at the beach. Another beautiful side of this location is the unbelievable sunsets.

Beautiful spot in New Hampshire for casual walking, swimming, and enjoying the scenery. While there…read moreare technically spots for onshore fishing, there's no fish. I was told there'd be fish. Nada. Lots of boats on the water which was a little distracting from the nature. Some trails were poorly marked or lacked maintenance.

Nice spot with water access. Stumbled upon the old "state school" and felt like i was exploring…read moreChernobyl. Definitely a unique and cool experience.

This review is intended for loud tourists from MA that don't know how to park their Abrams…read moretank-sized car. DO NOT GO THERE. If someone has told you that this is a beautiful beach park with fabulous views, they were dead wrong. If you think it might be a great place to fire up a grill and relax, you are sorely mistaken. If you got the crazy idea in your head that this would be the perfect way to spend a summer day, I say, no way, Jose. This place is not for you. Keep on trucking in your monstrous SUV. The fried dough at Old Orchard Beach is calling out to you.

Parking, $25, very close to the beach, or strangely, $25 per person, to park outside the gate and…read morewalk in. Big picture: Quiet remote secluded beach front, with wooded winding gravel walkways along its coast, and interior park pavilion for hosting larger parties. Details: You're going to have to scramble down boulders and rocks, to get down to the water. Most of the shore beyond the boulders and rocks is river stone, with scant areas of sand. Relatively convenient restrooms. Never jammed with people, like the wide sandy NH and MA beaches. Bring your own food and drink, there's nothing nearby, but does have picnic tables. Constant breeze, quite cool as of late afternoon.

What a beautiful and serene spot!…read more Echo Lake is approximately 15.7 acres. Two granite ledges called White Horse and Cathedral Ledge surround it. We went later in the afternoon so parking was ample. A short walk leads you to the picnic area and lake. It's about a 1 mile hike around the lake. The water was clear and cold. There were lots of mosquitoes at that hour. We enjoyed seeing the tadpoles in the water. My family enjoyed our time there and can't wait to go back to this picturesque spot!

m a local to the state of NH about 1.5hr drive from this beautiful place…read moreWill recommend Will return Check the bacteria site before heading up to make sure its swim able I have state park plates so I went to New Hampshire State Parks website and made a reservation for this particular day in Wood State Park plates you pay one dollar which is your processing fee Without state Park plates, the entry fee is eight dollars per car I recommend making reservations on the website rather than just rolling up in person. They do have a large parking lot, but it seems to fill very quickly. The beach is very family oriented. You can rent canoes. You can rent kayaks. You can rent paddle boats. The fees are very reasonable. They have tubes. You can also purchase for a small fee of six dollars. The beach was not overcrowded. They have many hiking trails and areas around that area as well. They have charcoal grills that you can use up off the beach with some grassy area that you could also camp at. There is also a bathhouse there that's open as well as a small store There are no lifeguards it's a swim at your own risk Very very clean

Lake Winnipesaukee is one of those places where a review almost feels inadequate. We come up here…read moreevery year, and for me, this isn't simply a place I visit. My parents used to bring us here when I was growing up, so there is a lot of personal history tied to this lake. Coming back as an adult has that wonderful feeling of seeing a place you remember as a kid and realizing that the lake, the mountains, and the scenery are still just as beautiful. Winnipesaukee is enormous, with more than 250 islands, miles of shoreline, countless coves, and mountains surrounding the water. The scenery changes constantly depending on where you are. One moment you're looking across a wide expanse of blue water toward the mountains, and the next you're tucked into a quiet cove surrounded by trees and summer homes. It is quintessential New Hampshire. Summer is when the lake really comes alive. Boats are everywhere, from kayaks and paddleboards to fishing boats, sailboats, and speedboats. There are marinas, beaches, waterfront restaurants, docks, and plenty of places to get out on the water. The M/S Mount Washington cruising around the lake is one of those sights that never gets old. You can spend an entire day boating, swimming, exploring the islands, or simply sitting beside the water watching everyone else enjoy it. The surrounding towns each add something different. Meredith has a beautiful waterfront and charming downtown, Wolfeboro has that classic New England summer-resort character, Alton Bay has its nostalgic lakeside atmosphere, and Laconia offers more shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Exploring the communities around the lake is part of the fun. And then there are the mountains. Mount Major provides spectacular views over the lake, while the Belknap Range creates a beautiful backdrop from the shoreline and water. There are hiking trails, scenic roads, beaches, parks, and countless overlooks where you can stop and appreciate just how big and beautiful this place really is. Fall might be my favorite season here. The forests surrounding the lake turn into a sea of red, orange, and yellow, and the cooler weather makes hiking and exploring especially enjoyable. The lake takes on a quieter personality after the summer crowds leave. Winter completely transforms the area, with ice fishing, snowmobiling, and other activities taking over when conditions permit. Even Alton Bay has its famous ice runway, where airplanes can land on the frozen lake when the ice is thick enough. What I appreciate most is that Winnipesaukee never feels like just a tourist attraction. It feels like a real place with generations of history and families who return year after year. There are busy summer afternoons and quiet mornings when the water is almost completely still. There are enormous lake houses, old cottages, working marinas, little beaches, restaurants, and peaceful coves where you can feel completely removed from everything. For me, though, the best part is the memories. As a kid, I didn't really understand why my parents kept bringing us back here. It was simply somewhere we went on vacation. Now I understand. They weren't just taking us to a lake. They were creating memories that would stay with me. That's probably why coming back every year means so much. The towns have changed, the restaurants have changed, and I've certainly changed, but the lake is still here. The mountains are still on the horizon, the boats are still moving across the water, and there is still that unmistakable feeling of being somewhere special. Lake Winnipesaukee is beautiful in every season, endlessly enjoyable, and filled with the kind of scenery and memories that make you want to return. We come back every year, and I can't imagine that changing anytime soon.

Oh my, there is a beautiful view around every corner. I was only here one night but had so much…read morefun. I stayed at a campground in Alton Bay. It is nice to have the best aunt in the world there. We sat on the porch looking out at the lake and told stories. We laughed and laughed. In the evening, we went to pop's for fish and chips. I ate the whole thing! It was so good. Then we went for a walk around the campground. The houses are really cute. We went to Wolfeboro in the morning. We had coffee and donuts at a cute bakery. They sat out on the dock watching the boats go by. I tucked in a few stores but I wasn't looking for anything. I hope to come back in August and explore some more. There is so much to do up here. The popular activities are boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing.

I went here on off season so there was plenty of parking but not much open on the pier. Not much of…read morebeach but a long boardwalk. The views are great though! There is lots of restaurants and bars during peak season. We took a boat ride off the pier and it was super fun!

In what world is it okay for the bathrooms to not be open on a weekend until 10am? You drive far to…read moreget there, park, and then there is no where to go to the bathroom. Open the bathrooms at 7 like a normal facility. Ridiculous.