Ellacoya State Park Title

While the park day-use facilities are closed for the season, the park lands are always open for recreation.

Please be reminded that no comfort stations are available and all items (including trash) must be carried out with you when you leave.

Should an emergency arise during your visit, please call 911 for assistance.

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.

An accessible bathhouse, with showers and a changing area for swimmers, is located near the swimming area. A small park store offers refreshments and souvenirs for sale. An area to launch small boats, such as canoes and those carried on car rooftops, is located to the side of the beach area.

Are pets allowed at the Ellacoya State Park? Pets are not allowed in the RV park or in the day-use area. See NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.

For information on beach advisories, please visit the State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services website page on Beach Advisories.