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Hampton Beach State Park

Route 1A
Hampton, NH 03842
Phone: 603-926-3784
603-926-2862 (Lifeguards)
603-926-5000 (Park Patrol)

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Hampton Beach State Park provides year-round recreation, with Atlantic ocean-front facilities situated along miles of sandy beach. The Seashell complex includes a band shell amphitheater, public information services, comfort station, and first aid. Prior to visiting Hampton Beach State Park, familiarize yourself with the Seacoast Beach information. Activities in the park include swimming, fishing, picnicking, and RV camping with full hook-ups in the campground. Hampton Beach State Park Campground Information.

Learn more about the Hampton Beach State Park Redevelopment Project.

Due to nesting of the Endangered Piping Plovers, the handicapped accessible ramp at the State Park is unavailable. There is an accessible ramp available at the Seashell Complex.

Planning an Outing?

Hampton Beach State Park is a great loction to hold a family reunion, corporate outing, wedding, and more. For more information, check out our Outings in State Parks page.

Operating Schedule

State Park Beach (South) Facilities: May 28 - September 6. Hours: 8am - 6pm; RV Campground: April 23 through October 30. Metered Parking: Daily May 1 - October 1. Hours: 8am - Midnight, including holidays.

Fees

State Park Beach (South): $15/car; $30/Empty Bus, RV, Van; Seashell: Metered Parking - $1.75/hour

Are pets allowed at Hampton Beach State Park?

Pets are not permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.

Keep Your Parks Clean

Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle. Help keep the beaches clean and dispose of cigarette butts in the appropriate recepticles. Cigarette Butt Campaign.

Beach Advisories

For listings of current advisories, please visit the State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services Beach Advisories website page.

Accessibility

Access for Persons with Disabilities

Please contact the park office directly for information regarding disability access needs.

Additional Seacoast Beaches

Jenness State Beach
North Beach
North Hampton State Beach
Wallis Sands State Park

Interesting Facts

Hampton Beach gets five stars for water quality in the Natural Resources Defense Council's new report, "Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches." For the full report, visit the NRDC website.

Lifeguard chief, Jim Donahue celebratred 50 years of service in 2009!