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.

What can I say... At…read morefirst I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live with all that water underneath me and by my side... BUT THEN... I got on that boat, (no life jacket either!!), and then jumped into the water in the middle of the lake after being egged on by friends and lo and behold... I REALLY COULD STAND IN THE WATER!! Are you kidding me? I am in the middle of the lake and the water is only up to my chest, this is AMAZING, can I stay in here all day? I love water but am afraid of getting on boats, and much less JUMPING in the water...but this lake was amazing! Did I also mention that another it met my other large body of water criteria?? You could actually see down to the bottom of the lake where we were standing...um hmm...that's right...so clear, but of course it is! It's one of the 10 cleanest natural lakes in the WHOLE world! Imagine that, in tiny New Hampshire to boot! All this beauty surrounded by large trees, and cute lake houses. Even the islands in the lake looked like mini forests! P.S. Hate to harp on about how shallow some parts of the lake were, but I will because it was pretty amazing to see people standing in the water and playing catch in the middle of the lake, or a man pulling a nice sized boat with his fam on it with the water only up to his waist...it was practically like seeing Jesus walking on water or something!! I had to rub my eyes to make sure I wasn't making this up!!. I've never seen anything like it!!

The cleanest lake I have ever seen! Where else can you stand in water up to your hips and still…read moresee your feet?! It is great. Small enough to kayak around and not get run down yet large enough to support major boating, jet skiing, and tubing. A great free launch is located at the state park and people tend to use that most frequently. Its my fave place in the summer!

Elkins Beach is one of the two public beaches in the town of New London, New Hampshire. It's…read morelocated at the Eastern end of Pleasant Lake, overlooking spectacular scenery as its elevation is over 700 feet lower than the rest of New London. It also adjoins a boat launching point across from the parking lot and the US post office at the village, although boats may not be brought into the beach area. The beach also has an area that is tree shaded and a small cove with a tiny beach itself. The main beach area is over an acre, providing for a good space for sun bathing and water sports. It is staffed during the summer with lifeguards During the Covid pandemic, the beach has been restricted to townspeople only to alleviate any crowding and possible infection potential. Elkins is a wonderful place to spend a day at the beach with family and friends.

It's nice. The water goes out pretty deep. It's very sandy beach and so much greenery everywhere!…read moreFree to park with park state plates!

This is Clough State Park and a nice stop for beaching. No pets allowed during the season which is…read moreJune 25-Sep 13. Fees are on the State Parks website but it recently was Adults 12+ - $4; Children 6-11 for $2 Hours 0900 to 1900 until 9/7 0900 to 1700 9/8 to 10/13

Outstanding view all 360* arouud. Perfect for a cook out (pinic) on the summer or when its worm out!read more

A nice little escape in Northern NH. Mascoma Lake is an unassuming and easily accessible lake for…read morelocals and travellers alike. There are several businesses along the lake, although mostly seasonal, as well and free and public boat launches and beaches around the lake. Beaches could probably be made a little more open with additional amenities, but given the small spaces they're allocated and the fact that it's free it's hard to argue with that. Would recommend checking out the beach at the south end, or the Baited Hook for good summer food. Launch your boat at the north end for small wait times and good access. During the winter, the Rail Trail lines the eastern portion of the lake for super easy snowmobile access. Also great for ice skating and pond hockey if the snow cover (and ice depth) allows!

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.

Awesome trails surrounded by nature along the West River…read more 772 acres, so even on a crowded day, there are plenty of places to escape to serenity. Dogs allowed.

Very nice park, very clean campsites. Bathrooms, while well stocked with tp where kinda gross. Not…read moreswept and you had to pay for hot water in the shower. Nice swimming area although very rocky. A very rustic camping experience overall and a lovely setting. Nice .8 mile hike to the overlook but bring bug spray!!!

Gorgeous trail! Beautiful views of the lake and very well maintained. A regular walking spot for…read moremorning walks with my dog. Getting good use from cyclists and walkers/joggers.

We love this small, scenic campground! Very quiet beautiful water. Great trails for hiking. Will be…read moreback this year.

It is a good place for relaxed camping plus kayaking or canoeing. We stayed for a night right by…read morethe lake and kayaked 1-2 hours on Sat and Sun. Was hoping to see moose but didn't see. According to outdoor book there are moose here and sometime at lake. Campsites are clean and spacious and lakes are calm and good for kayaking, but 1-2 hours is enough to kayak all the lake. Good for relaxed weekend but not for intense outdoor activity.

The only reason I gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because you have to be a resident to park here to…read moreenjoy the beach. There is no parking along the road leading to the beach, and there are no other roads. So unless you know someone who lives by the beach and can park at their house, you have to have pass--the same one used for the transfer station. This beach is perfect for little kids! It's kind of a hidden jewel and I'm sure the town wants it to stay that way. I have been here twice. The water only ever gets to just above my waist-I am 5'3-within the boundaries. There are two bathrooms and slides/swings for when the kids need to switch it up. There are picnic tables and some shaded areas. It's a small beach but it's my favorite and I wish non-residents could purchase a pass because I would in a heart beat. My kids and I love this beach.

Tucked away behind a neighborhood, this free public beach is a gem. The water is so clear and the…read moreright temperature. There are amazing views of mountains. There is ample shade provided by tall pines. The bottom of the lake is mostly clay not mud, which provides comfortable footing and cleaner water than many other lakes. The parking lot can be somewhat limited, particularly when two impromptu Saturday birthday parties are going on. There is one whole bathroom. Unfortunately, this beach has a 'smoking friendly "section"' which is "adjacent to handicapped parking." A few disgusting smokers were taking advantage of lax rules by not disposing of their filters properly, and not adhering to personal space boundaries. There was substantial litter from children's juice boxes, as well. Gross! Fortunately, there is a long enough beach to carve out a small space away from these ash holes. Many people arrived at the beach via boat or jet ski instead of driving. The beach was great fun for families and I would return.