Ellacoya State Park

266 Scenic Road
Gilford, NH 03246
Phone: 603-293-7821

Activities and Amenities

Camping

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. The campground includes 37 sites available by reservation only, and offers three-way hook-ups. Tents are not allowed at the RV park. Pets are not allowed in the RV campground or in other areas of the park. Click here for Ellacoya State Park campground information.

 

Ellacoya Campground Information/Policies

Advanced Day Use reservations now required at Ellacoya State Park

Notices:
  • Due to a staffing shortage, lifeguards may not be present at the Ellacoya State Park beach.
  • Due to the popularity of Ellacoya State Park's beach area on nice weekends and holidays, the beach will most likely sell-out in the morning hours. Once the beach area reaches capacity additional beach goers cannot be admitted due to safety concerns.

Operating Schedule

*Dates and times are weather dependent and subject to change without notice. For up to date hours, please call the park directly. This park is always open for recreation unless otherwise posted. During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed.

Fee Weekends Only Full Time Gates Operating Hours Unstaffed
Adults: $5
Children (6-11): $2

5/24-6/9

 6/9-9/2 9am-7pm 9am-5pm 9/2
RV Campground Schedule:
Pre-Season Full-Time Office Hours Camping Rate Per Night
 5/17-5/23 5/24-10/29 Daily: 9am-5pm
Fri: til 9pm
$47 per rig (water/electric/sewer hookups)

The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Please be aware that many State Park areas and trails are not staffed during the off-season, and day-use fees are not collected. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.

Fees

Admission is $5 for adults; $2 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under and NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free. Season passes are available. When park is unstaffed during the season, please use Iron Ranger (self-serve paystation).

Discover the Power of Parks Programming

Interpretive, nature-based programs will be offered at Ellacoya State Park all summer long as part of the Discover Power of Parks. Programs will be presented by our SCA Interpretive Rangers in the park each week. Check out the Ellacoya program schedule for more information. All programs are free with paid park admission. No pre-registration is required.

Planning an Outing?

Ellacoya State Park is a great location to hold a family reunion, corporate outing, wedding, and more. For more information, check out our Outings in State Parks page and see a complete listing and photos of all our State Park Pavilions and Group Use Areas.

Are pets allowed at Ellacoya 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.

Beach Advisories

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

Access for Persons with Disabilities

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