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Beaches Around Lake Winnipesaukee

If you're looking for fresh water beaches, head to Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire. Your vacation getaway can be action filled or peaceful and quiet, depending on where you stay. For the action seekers, the Weirs as well as Meredith, Wolfeboro and Alton Bay have quite a lot going on. The towns in between have the more secluded spots. No matter where you go, you'll find swimming, food and fun to fulfill your vacation dreams at Lake Winnipesaukee.








Public Beaches on Lake Winnipesaukee



Alton

  • Alton has a small swimming area with public restrooms, parking and no admission fee. Located on Route 28A on Alton Bay.

  • Swim dock on Route 11 next to the town docks. No admission fee, parking and public restrooms available.

Gilford

  • Ellacoya State Park is a very popular place for swimming. It faces the Broads where there's usually a breeze. This long sandy swimming area has an RV park with 38 camp sites, bath house, store, picnic area and charge a small admission fee Located on Route 11 in Gilford..

Melvin Village

  • Melvin Village Wharf offers swimming with limited parking and no restrooms. Located on Route 109, Governor Wentworth Highway, Melvin Village.

Meredith

  • Leavitt Park has a nice swimming area with shady areas for relief from the sun. They have public restrooms, playground area, parking and no admission fee. Located on Route 25 North to Leavitt Road.

Tuftonboro

  • 19 Mile Bay Beach - This small swimming area has a picnic area, portable toilets, free parking and no admission fee. Located on Route 109, Governor Wentworth Highway

  • 20 Mile Bay Beach - This swimming area has a picnic area, limited parking and no admission fee. Located on Route 109, Governor Wentworth Highway.

Weirs Beach

  • Weirs Beach Endicott Park - The busiest and most well-known swimming area around Lake Winnipesaukee. It's small and on the Weirs Channel connecting Paugus Bay with the larger portion of Lake Winnipesaukee. This swimming area is close to the boardwalk which will keep you entertained and offers food and souvenirs. They have restrooms, a playground and a picnic area. There is a parking fee to help maintain the area. Located on Route 3 in the Weirs overlooking the town docks.

Wolfeboro

  • Brewster Beachhas a nice sized swimming area with public restrooms, parking, a picnic area and no admission fee. Located on Route 28 (south of downtown), to Clark Rd (across from Huggins Hospital).

  • Carry Beach has public restrooms, a picnic area and no admission fee. Located on Route 28 (north of downtown) to Forest Rd.



Other Public Beaches



Laconia

  • Bartlett Beach has a pleasant sandy swimming area with a playground, public restrooms, a picnic area, fishing and no admission fee. Located on Lake Winnisquam, Route 3 to Court Street, left on Bay street, left onto Winnisquam Avenue.

  • Bond Beach has a small, sandy swimming area with a slope to the water. They have public restrooms, a picnic area, fishing, parking is available and no admission fee. Located on Lake Opechee off Elm Street to Bell Street.

  • Opechee Park Cove and Opechee Point. These swimming areas are popular with the families. Swimming in the cove provides a secluded area with no boats to bother you. Swimming at the point offers shade. Both swimming areas have great playground, public restrooms, parking and no admission fee. Located on Route 106, North Main Street, Laconia.

Wolfeboro

  • Wentworth State Beach is a small park that offers swimming, fishing, a picnic area and a small admission fee. Located on the shores of Lake Wentworth, Route 109 in Wolfeboro.



Around the World

Are you interested in finding out about other places to soak up the sun? There are of course millions of beaches around the world but none better than the beaches in Perth and Western Australia. Here is a great web site all about Perth and Western Australian beaches, best destinations and the top travel tips.

Check out perth-getaways for more great beaches in a sun drenched paradise








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