Quick Summary:

  • New Hampshire boasts numerous beaches, including five state park beaches along the ocean.
  • In addition to the ocean beaches, there are also many lakefront beaches that offer just as much fun as well.
  • There is plenty of fun to be had near or in the water for both visitors and New Hampshire residents alike throughout the state on your weekend getaway.


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1. Echo Lake State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Echo Lake State Park | Beaches in New Hampshire
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2. Hampton Beach, New Hampshire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hampton Beach, New Hampshire | Beaches in New Hampshire
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3. Jenness State Beach

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Jenness State Beach | Beaches in New Hampshire
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4. Mount Sunapee State Park

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Mount Sunapee State Park | Beaches in New Hampshire
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5. Odiorne Point State Park

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Odiorne Point State Park | Beaches in New Hampshire
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6. Sunapee State Beach

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Sunapee State Beach | Beaches in New Hampshire
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7. Wallis Sands State Beach

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Wallis Sands State Beach | Beaches in New Hampshire
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8. Weirs Beach

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Weirs Beach | Beaches in New Hampshire
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9. Wellington State Park

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Wellington State Park | Beaches in New Hampshire
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10. White Lake State Park

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White Lake State Park | Beaches in New Hampshire
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