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
Current conditions
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.