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Wellington State Park Swim Beach
Bristol, New Hampshire
The largest freshwater swim beach in the NH state-park system, on clear cold Newfound Lake in Bristol.
At a glance
Overview
Wellington State Park is home to the largest freshwater swim beach in the New Hampshire state-park system — a long sandy crescent on the west shore of Newfound Lake in Bristol. Newfound Lake is one of the cleanest lakes in the state, with famously clear, cold spring-fed water and striking visibility. The park has a bathhouse, picnic areas, and a paddle launch. Day-use fee in season; fills early on hot summer weekends. No dogs on the beach.
- Also known as
- Wellington Beach, Newfound Lake Beach
- County
- Grafton County
- Region
- Lakes Region
- Water type
- Beach
- Swim feature type
- Lake beach
Know before you go
Public
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From NH 3A on the west shore of Newfound Lake in Bristol, follow signs for Wellington State Park. Pay the day-use fee at the gate and park at the beach lot.
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