20 Free Swimming Holes near Sandwich, NH
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Waukewan Beach
Meredith
11.1 miles SWMeredith's free town beach on Lake Waukewan, with about 20 parking spots and no resident sticker required, unlike Leavitt Beach across town. Because the lake is Meredith's drinking water supply, swimming is fine but flotation devices, pets in the water an
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Brewster Beach
Wolfeboro
17.8 miles SEA free, town-run sand beach on Lake Winnipesaukee's Wolfeboro Bay, a short walk south of downtown Wolfeboro. Unlike the town's other beaches, parking here needs no resident sticker or beach pass.
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Bartlett Beach
Laconia
19.0 miles SFree city beach on the north shore of Lake Winnisquam in Laconia, with a sandy swim area, free parking, a playground and the WOW Trail running through. No lifeguards, so swim at your own risk.
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Sawyer Area
Hinsdale, New Hampshire
20.1 miles NSwim near Hinsdale, New Hampshire
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North Conway Area
Concord, New Hampshire
22.8 miles NESwim near Concord, New Hampshire
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Sculptured Rocks
Hebron, New Hampshire
23.0 miles WSwim near Hebron, New Hampshire
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Kancamagus Area
Lincoln, New Hampshire
23.3 miles NSwim near Lincoln, New Hampshire
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Falling Waters
Lincoln, New Hampshire
27.2 miles NWSwim near Lincoln, New Hampshire
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Lincoln Area
Lincoln, New Hampshire
27.2 miles NWA cluster of swimming options near the busy tourist town of Lincoln, New Hampshire — some spots clothing-optional; see local listings for details.
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Horseshoe Falls
Lincoln, New Hampshire
27.2 miles NWCLOSED. Private Property. Closed to the public due to vandalism. Please take better care of areas we're permitted to use.
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Swiftwater Bridge
Bath, New Hampshire
35.8 miles NWSwim near Bath, New Hampshire
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Weare
Bath, New Hampshire
35.8 miles NWSwimmable river pools up to 4 feet deep along a Weare, New Hampshire roadside, including a 30-foot-wide section with a rope swing — rocky terrain means caution is advised, especially for small children.
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Old Wilton Reservoir
Concord, New Hampshire
37.6 miles SSwim near Concord, New Hampshire
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Merrimack River
Concord, New Hampshire
37.6 miles SSwim near Concord, New Hampshire
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Cold River Area
Carrabassett Valley, Maine
38.7 miles NESpectacular swimming holes near the Cold River campground on the Maine-New Hampshire border — some clothing-optional spots tucked into a beautiful White Mountain setting.
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Union Village Dam Recreation Area
Thetford Center
41.9 miles WSandy Beach is a free river beach on the Ompompanoosuc inside the Army Corps' Union Village Dam Recreation Area, half a mile down Buzzell Bridge Road from Thetford Center. No lifeguards, no pets on the beach.
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Gorham Area
Lincoln, New Hampshire
42.9 miles NSwim near Lincoln, New Hampshire
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Salmon Falls
Hollis, Maine
44.9 miles ESwim near Hollis, Maine
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Long Dam
South Berwick, Maine
49.7 miles SESwim near South Berwick, Maine
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Leigh's Mill Pond
South Berwick, Maine
49.7 miles SECLOSED. Private property off Vine Street, heavily posted against trespassing, and closed to the public since 2020. Multiple drownings have occurred here. Please stay out. Leigh's Mill Pond in South Berwick, Maine, is a former swimming spot on the Great Works River — now private, posted, and closed to the public.
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