Confirmed Access
NYC Area Beaches
Point of Interest
State or Town Park
Unknown or UnofficialPark in the Smarts Brook Trail lot, where you’ll see multiple trailheads. Follow the one that says, “Smarts Brook Trail.” You will do a somewhat steep 5 min. hike up a dirt trail, then this will lead to a wide grassy road that you take a left on. You follow this easy hike for about […]
UPDATE- according to this website swimming is now prohibited here and strictly enforced https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/whitemountain/recarea/?recid=74967 This is a beautiful area, but should now be considered a “See” location.
Park in the Otter Rocks lot with the White Mountain National Forest Sign, and then walk down to the river. There is a small cascade with a few little pools that children could play in, as they are very shallow. This leads into a bigger pool which is maybe 4 ft. deep. There are large flat […]
This is a very popular rest stop swimming area, and it will likely be crowded, so it is a good idea to arrive early. We were here at 1pm on a Monday and cars were lining the road. There is a large parking area and a sign for “Lower Falls,” and we thought it was […]
This is sort of a strange location because you are allowed to be here, and the town of Lincoln grants access, but the entrance is within the Riverfront Condominium complex. So when you are in the complex, you’ll see a lot of “No Trespassing” and “Private Property” signs, but if you use the entrance on […]
Look for the “White Mountain State Forest” sign for “Hancock Campground,” and park in the lot. Walk to site #47 and follow the small sign that says “River.” Follow the trail for about 2 min. to a small embankment with a very short, steep hop down to the river. There is a beautiful fall flowing […]
This is an exceptional town park, with river swimming under a covered bridge. The water is calm, and a lovely emerald green. It is fairly deep in the middle, and there is a wide expanse of open water. The area is bucolic and peaceful, and it would be a great place to bring a float. There […]
There is parking on either side of the road, and then you follow a short path with steps leading down to the water. The Baker River is slow moving and gentle here, and the swimming area is under the covered bridge. We don’t know if swimming is officially allowed, but there was a rope swing […]
Update 8/20: We have received complaints from local homeowners about people crossing over private property to access this location. This is illegal and can cause the closure of swimming locations, not just at the specific location but throughout a town. So please, respect people’s land and do not go anywhere posted. Also, remember, respect the […]
UPDATE- 5/5/18 we have been told that the park is now for residents only, and that the water area is private property. Please respect these rules, and currently this park is not a good place to visit. If this changes in the future, please let us know. Previous: In Wentworth, NH, travel on Mt. […]