Shakoma Town Public Beach

Enfield · Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region

A Mascoma Lake town beach with public parking and a straightforward freshwater shoreline setup.

Key facts

Swimming

Freshwater lake beach swimming

Access

Park beach access

Parking

Limited

Trip profile

Difficulty

Reward

Risk

Good fit, skip, and before you go

Good fit

Families looking for a classic town beach
Travelers stopping through the Upper Valley corridor
People who want lake swimming without a hike

Skip

You want a remote or hidden swimming hole
You need a long sandy beach resort feel
You cannot manage a short road-crossing approach

Before you go

  • Use the public parking area across the street from the beach.
  • Watch for boat launch traffic and beach users.
  • Bring simple beach gear and check the rules on arrival.
  • Stay off private property and keep the crossing clean.
  • A quick lake swim works best here.