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- 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 location is in downtown North Woodstock, NH, just off of Route 3. Park anywhere in town, and the park is beside the town visitor’s center, and across from the Cascade Lodge. Walk through the picnic area and in a couple steps you’ll be at the river. There are smooth sloping rocks and lots of […]
The dirt road to this location is a little hard to spot. Google Maps lists it as Haystack Road, but we didn’t see any signs. If you’re coming from the South on Route 3, you can find the road by looking for a sign that says, “National Forest Ahead,” and then the road is on […]
The sign for the falls is very small and hard to see, but the road is beside Mount Deception Campground. Follow the gravel path from the parking lot, which is an easy path that leads straight to the falls. The falls form a large natural waterslide that cascades down a few hundred feet emptying into […]
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 […]
This is a town park and boat launch, with river swimming under a bridge. It is on River Road near North Conway, and you’ll see a large field near a bridge, with parking areas and signs. There is a parking lot for the boat launch on one side of the bridge, and another parking lot on […]
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 […]