White Lake State Park

Clear, shallow swimming lake ringed by pitch pines.

About 200 wooded sites around a clear glacial lake with a long, shallow sandy beach and a walking path around the shore. The campground sits in a 72-acre pitch pine stand that is a National Natural Landmark, and the park rents kayaks, canoes and paddleboards. A favorite of families with young kids; North Conway and Mount Chocorua are a short drive. No hookups and no pets.

At a glance

Sites

About 200 wooded, some on the lake

Hookups

None; dump station

Rentals

Kayaks, canoes and SUPs $20/hr; pedal boats $30/hr

Pets

Not allowed in the park

Reservations

Opens 11 months ahead on ReserveAmerica; $7 fee

What’s here

• Tent sites
• Showers
• Lake or riverfront
• Swimming beach

Gear, rentals and guides

• White Lake boat rentals

  NH State Parks rents kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and pedal boats at the beach.

• Saco Bound

  Conway canoe and kayak outfitter with rentals and shuttles for easy Saco River floats.

Where to stay

• innSnowvillage Inn

  Quiet hilltop inn in Eaton with mountain views and a good dining room.

  35 min drive

Nearby

• Mount Chocorua · 15 min drive

  The rocky, much-photographed peak above Chocorua Lake; the Piper and Champney Falls trails are popular routes.

• Chocorua Lake · 10 min drive

  The classic view of Chocorua across the water, with a small beach and canoe launch.

• Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm · 10 min drive

  A working farm and the preserved office of two generations of Tamworth country doctors.

• Barnstormers Theatre · 10 min drive

  One of the oldest summer theaters in the country, in Tamworth village.

Getting there

• Portland International Jetport (PWM) · about 1 hr 40 min drive
• Boston · about 2.75 hr
• Portland, ME · about 1.75 hr

Directions in Google Maps