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Wellington State Park

Located on the shore of Newfound Lake in Bristol, Grafton County, 204-acre Wellington State Park boasts the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire state park system. Hiking trails and picnic areas along the shore afford views of one of the deepest and clearest lakes in the state. Two group picnic pavilions are located in the main picnic area. A well-marked hiking trail leads from the park and provides hikers access to Goose Pond, the Sugarloafs, Bear Mountain, Welton Falls and Mt.Cardigan. A developed boat launch area provides boaters access to Newfound Lake.

Location: Off Rte 3A, Bristol New Hampshire 03222 Telephone 603-744-2197

Other New Hampshire State Parks nearby:
(Allenstown) Bear Brook State Park
(North Conway) Echo Lake State Park
(Gilford) Ellacoya State Park
(Sunapee) Mount Sunapee State Park
(Washington) Pillsbury State Park
(Warner) Rollins State Park

04/11 Coming to The Bristol area
Taste of the Valley Plymouth NH March21 Experience all of your favorite local flavors. Several restaurants from the region will be there hoping to win your vote in the "Best in Show" competition.
Seacoast Home and Garden Show Durham NH March23-24 The 19th annual show features more than 225 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services for your home.
Green Mountain Film Festival Montpelier VT March22-31 Culture reigns at the Green Mountain Film Festival, featuring powerful programming on a wide range of subjects, interesting and often unexpected guests, and a convivial atmosphere.
Spring Plant Sale Westford NH April27 The Middlesex Conservation District will be holding its annual Spring Plant Sale at the 4H Fairgrounds.
Vermont Maple Festival St Albans VT April26-28 Pancake breakfast and maple buffet, the annual “Sap Run" race, exhibits and sugarhouse tours, antiques, crafts, cooking demonstrations, youth talent, fiddlers’ shows, and a Grand Parade featuring teen “Maple Ambassadors."
Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Manchester NH March17-May5 A display at the Currier Museum of Art shows the striking duality of deadly weaponry and artistic beauty from the Samurai culture of centuries past.
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