Ellacoya State Park Title

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, with showers and a changing area for swimmers, is located 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, is located to the side of the beach area.

The day-use area of the park is open weekends only starting Memorial Day weekend (May 24 - 26), then full-time from June 14 through September 1, 2008, weather permitting. Facilities are open from 9:00am - 6:00pm, and gates close at 7:00pm. Lifeguards are on duty daily from June 21 through September 1, 2008.

Admission is $4 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free. 

Are pets allowed at the Ellacoya State Park? Pets are not allowed in the RV park or in the day-use area. See NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.

For information on beach advisories, please visit the State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services website page on Beach Advisories.