Newfound Lake is my favorite lakes in New Hampshire. It is the deepest lake in the state and rumored to be the cleanest. Wellington State Park is located on the lake and is a day use park with one of the largest fresh water swimming beaches in New Hampshire. That park also offers a boat ramp, nature trails, a snack bar, picnic area, kayak rentals and access to hiking trails. There is a small day use fee to enter the park.
The beach and swimming is my favorite part about this park. The beach is nestled in a cove of the lake providing some beautiful scenery.
The long beach provides opportunity to spread out and enjoy the water, which can be on the cooler side.
On warm days this can be a popular beach. It is not uncommon for the park to close due to capacity before noon due to the large crowds. If you are planning a visit on a weekend during the summer months I highly recommend going early or visiting during the week.
