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    Ellacoya State Park Beach

    Ellacoya State Park, Diamond Island, New HampshireLake on Lake WinnipesaukeeSwimming available

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    Ellacoya State Park has a 600-foot sandy swimming beach on Lake Winnipesaukee.

    Water
    Lake, Lake Winnipesaukee
    Entry
    Adults 12+: $5; children 6–11: $2; children under 5: free
    Swim hours
    9:00am–6:00pm; bathrooms close at 5:30pm
    Facilities
    600-foot sandy beach, accessible bathhouse, showers, picnic area
    Lifeguard
    No lifeguards
    Dogs
    No pets in the beach area
    Managed by
    New Hampshire State Parks

    Getting there

    From I-93, take Exit 20, follow Route 3 east to Route 11 east, then follow signs to Ellacoya State Park.

    43.5713, -71.3565

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    Rules to know before you go

    • No fishing from the beach
    • No glass
    • No wood fires
    • Take all rubbish home

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    Questions about Ellacoya State Park Beach

    Can you swim at Ellacoya State Park Beach?

    Yes. Swimming is available at the park beach, but there are no lifeguards.

    Do you need to book Ellacoya State Park Beach?

    Visitors can reserve before arriving because parking is limited; walk-in spaces are available.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Ellacoya State Park Beach?

    Adults 12+: $5; children 6–11: $2; children under 5: free

    Are dogs allowed at Ellacoya State Park Beach?

    No pets in the beach area

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