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Ellacoya State Park

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About Ellacoya State Park

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 and a changing area for swimmers can be found 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, can be found in the Ellacoya RV Park area for launching into Lake Winnipesaukee.

Amenities & Services

On-Site

  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Cash Machine/Atm
  • Churches
  • Community Campfire
  • Emergency Services
  • Hiking
  • Kennel
  • Laundry
  • Maintenance, Vehicle
  • Medical Clinic
  • Parking
  • Picnicing
  • Playground
  • Ranger Station
  • Restrooms
  • Retail, Supplies
  • Swimming - Lake
  • Toilet, Flush
  • Trails, Mountain Bike
  • Water Slides

Within 10 Miles

  • Fuel, Vehicles
  • Hospital
  • Restaurant
Getting There

From I-93: Take Exit 20, follow Route 3 east, to Route 11 east, follow signs to Ellacoya State Park From I-95: Take Route 16 west to Route 11 west, follow signs to Ellacoya State Park

Rules & Important Info

Beach Advisories Please be aware that beach advisories occur unexpectedly during the summer months. Prior to your stay please check for beach advisories posted by the Dept. of Environmental Services by visiting www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/ Advisories are updated daily. Any cancellations or changes to a reservation need to be done through Reserve America and cancellation fees will apply. Pet Policy Pets are not permitted at this park. Anyone entering with a pet will be asked to leave. For more information on the NH State Parks Pet Policy, or to see where pets are allowed, please visit: www.nhstateparks.org/planning/pet-friendly-state-parks Facility Information: Attention! Please do not bring out-of-state firewood with you. Firewood can carry exotic insects and tree diseases. Safe firewood is available to purchase at the campground for your convenience. There is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite, excluding group sites. Pop-ups allowed, but must hook up to all 3 services (water, sewer and electric). NO jet skis! **Tents are NOT allowed at Ellacoya. No fire rings at any site. *All campers MUST hook up to all 3 services (water, sewer and electric). All campers MUST be self-contained with water, and electric hook ups. After Columbus Day, bathroom facilities will be closed, however water service will still be available to the full hook-up sites. Fee Information There is a maximum of two vehicles per campsite, excluding group sites. NH State Employees are given a 50% discount. The discount will be provided once verified at the campground. Visitation Information There is limited to no cell service at this park. Service may vary based on provider. For emergency calls, use pay phone located at the reservation office. Emergency Police/Fire/Ambulance....911 Park office phone number - 603-293-7821 Cancellation Policy: Full refund minus transaction fee if you cancel at least 10 + days prior to the scheduled arrival date. Full refund minus reservation fee plus cost of one night of camping if you cancel 4-9 days prior to the scheduled arrival date. No refund if you cancel 0-3 days from your scheduled arrival date. NH State Parks does not issue refunds due to insects or weather. If there are any concerns about your reservation, please call the ReserveAmerica Call Center at 1-877-647-2757 Any refund requests occuring after the reservation arrival date must be submitted in writing or emailed to State Parks Headquarters within 14 days of departure. Please email requests to nhparks@dncr.nh.gov or mail to: NH State Parks Reservation Office, 172 Pembroke Rd, Concord, NH 03301 Booking Rules: The maximum reservation window is 11 months in advance and sites become available at 8am (9am on weekends) exactly 11 months from the anticipated arrival day. Stay Rules: Hampton Beach and Ellacoya RV parks shall have a maximum camping duration of 14 consecutive or accumulative days from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend for any person or camping vehicle. Extensions of camping permits at Hampton Beach and Ellacoya RV parks shall not be permitted.

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Contact

Phone: 603-293-7821

Address: Route 11, Gilford, NH 03246

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