Jenness State Beach Title

Jenness State Beach is a great family location with an Atlantic ocean-front setting - its sandy beach is ideal for swimming and picnicking. Amenities at the beach include a bathhouse.

The park is open daily from May 1 - October 1, 2009. Bathroom facilities are open daily from 8am - 6pm, weather permitting. 

Parking meter operating hours are 8am - midnight, including weekends and holidays.


Metered parking is available for 67 cars. Parking meters are located along Route 1A and accept quarters.  Please note that tokens are no longer sold, but will still be accepted for the 2009 season only.

Are pets allowed at Jenness State Beach? Pets are prohibited at all state beaches. 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.