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Ellacoya State Park, Gilford, NH

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Sports & Outdoors

Ellacoya State Park

Sandy lakeside beach park on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee in Gilford.

280 Scenic Drive, Gilford, NH 03249 · Gilford, NH

About Ellacoya State Park

Ellacoya State Park sits on the southwest shore of Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in New Hampshire. Its sandy beach stretches about 600 feet and offers views across the water toward the Sandwich and Ossipee mountains. Visitors come for swimming and picnicking, and the park also has an RV campground with reservation-only sites. Parking is limited, so reserving a day-use spot in advance is recommended on busy weekends and holidays. Pets are not allowed in the park.

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