Jenness State Beach is a great family location with an Atlantic ocean-front setting - its sandy beach is ideal for swimming and picnicking. The beach is open daily from May 24 through October 13, 2008. Amenities at the beach include a bathhouse. Call 603-436-1552 for the status of lifeguard staffing, or check postings upon arrival.

Metered parking is available for 67 cars. Parking meters are located along Route 1A and accept quarters and tokens only. If quarters are used, the rate is $1.50 per hour. Tokens cost $5 each for and are good for four hours. Tokens can be purchased at change machines at the following locations:

• Parking lot south of the Hampton Seashell complex - south end and north end
• Restroom on Ross Avenue
• Restrooms at North Beach, Jenness Beach and North Hampton State Beach

Hours of operation for the meters are 8:00am to midnight, seven days a week, from May 1st through October 1st.

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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.