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Attention for camping only:: NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount to all campgrounds with the exception of Cannon Mountain RV, Ellacoya, and Hampton Beach. NH State Employees are given a 50% discount on campsites with the exception of yurts and cabins. The discount will be provided once verified at the campground. This bulletin only applies to camping and is not applicable to park hosted events or tours.

Ellacoya State Park, NH

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Description

Ellacoya State Park is located in Gilford on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake. The 600-foot long sandy ...[more]

Alerts and Important Information

Beach Advisories

Please be aware that beach advisories occur unexpectedly during the summer months. Prior to your stay please check for beach advisories posted by the Dept. of Environmental Services by visiting

www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/

Advisories are updated daily. Any cancellations or changes to a reservation need to be done through Reserve America and cancellation fees will apply.

Pet Policy

Pets are not permitted at this park. Anyone entering with a pet will be asked to leave.
For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks

Facility Information:

Attention! Please do not bring out-of-state firewood with you. Firewood can carry exotic insects and tree diseases. Safe firewood is available to purchase at the campground for your convenience.

There is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite, excluding group sites.

Pop-ups allowed, but must hook up to all 3 services (water, sewer and electric).

NO jet skis!

**Tents are NOT allowed at Ellacoya. No fire rings at any site.

*All campers MUST hook up to all 3 services (water, sewer and electric). All campers MUST be self-contained with water, and electric hook ups.

After Columbus Day, bathroom facilities will be closed, however water service will still be available to the full hook-up sites.

Fee Information

There is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite, excluding group sites.

NH State Employees are given a 50% discount. The discount will be provided once verified at the campground.

Visitation Information

There is limited to no cell service at this park. Service may vary based on provider. For emergency calls, use pay phone located at the reservation office.

Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance....911

Park office phone number - 603-293-7821

Cancellation Policy:

Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date.

Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date.

No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date. NH State Parks does not issue refunds due to insects or weather.

If there are any concerns about your reservation, please call the ReserveAmerica Call Center at 1-877-647-2757

Any refund requests occuring after the reservation arrival date must be submitted in writing or emailed to State Parks Headquarters within 14 days of departure. Please email requests to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov or mail to: NH State Parks Reservation Office, 172 Pembroke Rd, Concord, NH 03301

Booking Rules:

The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance and sites become available at 8am (9am on weekends) exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day.

Stay Rules:

Hampton Beach and Ellacoya RV parks shall have a maximum camping duration of 14 consecutive or accumulative days from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend for any person or camping vehicle. Extensions of camping permits at Hampton Beach and Ellacoya RV parks shall not be permitted.

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Beach Advisories

Visitors are encouraged to make a reservation before arriving at the park as parking is limited (especially on nice weekends and holidays). However, a number of walk-in spaces are available, and visitors who do not make a reservation will be admitted on a first come/first-serve basis. Reservations can be made up to 30 days prior to arrival and no later than 5pm on the day of your visit.

Beach Info

No pets are permitted in the beach area.

Park is carry in carry out, you must take all your trash home with you.

Music must be kept at low volume.

The beach and picnic area are smoke free.

The beach does not have lifeguards.

Glass is prohibited.

Footwear required in restrooms.

Changing rooms are not available.

Operating hours are from 9:00AM-6:00PM

Bathrooms are closed at 5:30PM.

No fishing off of the beach.

Wood fires are prohibited

Lifeguards

Lifeguards may not be on duty. Swim at your own risk. Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations MUST be made prior to 9AM of the day of your visit. There will be no refunds due to weather, insects, or failure to attend the park without prior notice. Refunds requested for extenuating circumstances must be submitted to: nhparks@dncr.nh.gov where they will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

NH Senior Discount:

Indicate that you are a NH senior on your order details page and you will not be charged the day-use/parking fee. However, there is a $1 transaction fee for using the online reservation system.

To receive your discount at our per person fee locations, simply enter the number of qualifying NH Senior Citizens in the vehicle/occupant information section of the order details page to receive your applicable discount.

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Description

Ellacoya State Park is located in Gilford on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire's largest lake. The 600-foot long sandy beach, with views across the lake to the Sandwich and Ossipee mountains, is a great place to spend with the family for a full day of swimming and picnicking. An accessible bathhouse and a changing area for swimmers can be found near the swimming area. A small park store offers refreshments and souvenirs for sale. An area to launch small boats, such as canoes and those carried on car rooftops, can be found in the Ellacoya RV Park area for launching into Lake Winnipesaukee.

Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Boat Launch Ramp
Boating
Community Campfire
Hiking
Laundry
Parking
Picnicing

Playground
Ranger Station
Restrooms
Retail, Supplies
Swimming - Lake
Toilet, Flush

Greater Than 1 Mile

Cash Machine/Atm
Emergency Services
Maintenance, Vehicle

Medical Clinic
Trails, Mountain Bike

Within 10 Miles

Fuel, Vehicles
Hospital

Restaurant

Greater Than 10 Miles

Churches
Kennel

Water Slides

Getting There

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.57417, -71.355
43°34'27"N, 71°21'18"W

From I-93: Take Exit 20, follow Route 3 east, to Route 11 east, follow signs to Ellacoya State Park From I-95: Take Route 16 west to Route 11 west, follow signs to Ellacoya State Park

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Ellacoya State Park
Route 11
Gilford NH 03246

Phone Number:

Information: (603)293-7821

Ellacoya State Park, NH

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Beach Advisories

Pet Policy

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Visitation Information

Cancellation Policy:

Booking Rules:

Stay Rules:

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Beach Advisories

Beach Info

Lifeguards

Cancellation Policy:

NH Senior Discount:

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Ellacoya State Park, NH

Description

Beach Advisories

Pet Policy

Facility Information:

Fee Information

Visitation Information

Cancellation Policy:

Booking Rules:

Stay Rules:

Parking Day Passes - Important Information

Beach Advisories

Beach Info

Lifeguards

Cancellation Policy:

NH Senior Discount:

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Find a Parking Day Pass

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Services & Amenities:

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

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