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Wellington State Park, NH

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Wellington State Park boasts the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire State Park system. Hiking trails and picnic areas along the ...[more]
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Description

Wellington State Park boasts the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire State Park system. Hiking trails and picnic areas along the shore afford views of one of the deepest and clearest lakes in the state. The park maintains volleyball and horseshoe courts. The Snack Bar offers a variety of snacks, ice cream, cold drinks, beach and picnic items, and souvenirs. Gas grills are allowed along with wood and/or charcoal fires for cooking. Within the park, the peninsula nature trail features picnic areas, designated fishing areas, plant identification markers, and spectacular views of Newfound Lake and Cliff and Belle Islands. A well-marked hiking trail leads from the park and provides hikers access to Goose Pond, the Sugarloafs, Bear Mountain, Welton Falls, and Mt. Cardigan. A developed boat launch operated by N.H. Fish & Game adjoins the park, providing boaters free year-round access to Newfound Lake. Boat lanes along the beach allow boater access to the park for the regular admission price. Boat launch is open 24hrs / 7days a week. Kayak rentals are also available at the park store for day use. Wellington State Park offers youth group camping only. Youth group camping is available on Belle and Cliff Islands. You must bring your own boats to get to the islands. Family camping is not available at this park. See important information section below for policy on youth group camping. Pets are not permitted in the park.
Services and Amenities

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Fishing
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Toilet, Pit/Vault
  • Trails, Hiking / Walking, Easy
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.6398, -71.77891
43°38'23"N, 71°46'44"W

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Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Wellington State Park
614 West Shore Road
Bristol   NH  03222
Phone Number:
Project Office: (603)744-2197