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 […]
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. […]
There are TWO Echo Lakes in this area, which can be confusing, but this one is a beach and RV camping spot. There are bathrooms and showers, paddle boat rentals, and a store on the lake. There are really lovely views, as the lake is surrounded by mountains. The swimming area is large, as is the […]
This is the perfect roadside swimming hole. There is a gorgeous waterfall with clear emerald water, and large sloping rocks. The falls are by Route 118, with a parking area on the other side of a small wooden bridge. There are multiple easy paths to water, and even some stone steps. There is swimming under […]
Park in the official parking lot for Glen Ellis Falls, and then walk under the highway through a little stone tunnel at the edge of the lot. This will lead you to a well maintained path with guide rails (part of the Appalachian Trail), which follows the water downstream. You’ll see a small pool above […]
Echo Lake features stunning views of Cathedral Ledge, jade green water, and a large sand beach. The contrast between the water and the sheer cliff face is striking, and there is something very special about this place. There are buoys marking the swimming area, but lots of people were free swimming outside of them, even […]
This is a gorgeous waterfall that the park service allows people to swim and enjoy freely. For this reason, it is immensely popular, and it is one of the most crowded falls we’ve seen. There a multiple levels, and dozens of small waterfalls and pools to explore. There are some short slides at the top […]
Next to the camping area there is a small pond with swimming, and a bridge that they let you jump from (we were told this by an employee). The bridge has ladders and a jumping platform. The water is dark brown, with leaf debris at the bottom. The pond is by a small stream, and the […]
Access to this lake is allowed as it is part of the White Mountain National Forest, and campers told us that people do swim here-but it isn’t on their official list of swimming areas. There is some machinery in this lake, so we don’t really know what the deal is. The campground was not staffed […]