Hampton Beach State Park
Route 1A
Hampton, NH 03842
Phone: 603-926-3784
603-227-8706 (Lifeguards)
603-227-8700 (Park Patrol)
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Hampton Beach State Park provides year-round recreation, with Atlantic ocean-front facilities situated along miles of sandy beach. Activities in the park include swimming, fishing, picnicking, and RV camping with full hook-ups in the campground.
Two brand new bathhouses are now open at the North end (near the Marine Memorial) and South end (near Haverhill st.) of Hampton Beach State Park. The new Seashell Complex, Visitor Services and Administration buildings will also be open for the 2012 Summer season.
Due to nesting of the Endangered Piping Plovers, the handicapped accessible ramp at the south beach parking area is unavailable. South beach is the area where the RV campground and main pavilion are located. There is an accessible ramp available along the main boardwalk near the Haverhill St. bathhouse.
Operating Schedule
This park is always open for recreation. During the off-season the park is typically not staffed and comfort stations are not available.
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North Bathhouse (at Marine Memorial): Operating hours are 8 am to 4 pm beginning on April 1, 2012.
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Visitor's Center Bathhouse: Open year round. Operating hours are 8 am to 4 pm.
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South Bathhouse (at M. St. and Haverhill Ave.): Operating hours are 8 am to 4 pm beginning on April 1, 2012.
- Seashell Bathhouse: Operating hours are 8 am to 4 pm beginning on April 1, 2012.
Hours of operation to increase as season progresses. Check back here for up to date hours.
Gala Celebration at Hampton Beach State Park: June 1-2
A Gala Celebration will be held at the new Seashell Facility at Hampton Beach State Park on Friday, June 1st and Saturday, June 2nd. On Friday, Gala events will include a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with Governor John Lynch followed by entertainment all night on the new stage and a fireworks display. On Saturday, the fun starts at 10 am with an art show hosted by the Hampton Arts Network, a craft fair with vendors selling New Hampshire-made products and services, Exhibits from the Hampton Historical Society, plus continuous entertainment on the Seashell stage until 10 p.m. Saturday night, followed by a fireworks display. There will also be a formal dedication of the Chief James Donahue Life Guard Station. Visit hamptonbeach.org for more information.
Hampton Beach State Park Gala: Schedule of Events 
Planning an Outing?
Hampton Beach State Park is a great location to hold a family reunion, corporate outing, wedding, and more. For more information, check out our Outings in State Parks page and see a complete listing and photos of all our State Park Pavilions and Group Use Areas.
The Oceanfront Pavilion at Hampton Beach State Park is now taking reservations!
The Oceanfront Pavilion at Hampton Beach provides a one-of-a-kind oceanfront setting for your wedding reception, corporate event or special gathering. With the most spectacular ocean backdrop and panoramic views, the Oceanfront Pavilion is the perfect venue for an unforgettable occasion! Learn more...
RVing at Hampton Beach State Park
The only RV park directly on the New Hampshire coast at the mouth of the Hampton River. The park is located south of the main part of Hampton Beach on Route 1A at the Seabrook-Hampton town line. Route 1A can be easily reached from I-95 by either Route 101 or 286. The campground, with 28 sites, is open for reservations from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend. It is open for walk-in camping beginning on April 27th, 2012. Hampton Beach State RV Park Map 
  
A park store is located in the day-use area. Restaurants, entertainment, and other services are offered along Rt. 1A, just a short walk north. The park is close to many area attractions, including whale watching, saltwater fishing charter boats, sandy beaches, and swimming.
Are pets allowed at Hampton Beach State Park?
Pets are not permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.
Keep Your Parks Clean
Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle. Help keep the beaches clean and dispose of cigarette butts in the appropriate recepticles. Cigarette Butt Campaign.
Beach Advisories
For listings of current advisories, please visit the State of New Hampshire, Department of Environmental Services Beach Advisories website page.
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Access for Persons with Disabilities
Please contact the park office directly for information regarding disability access needs. |
Additional Seacoast Beaches
Jenness State Beach
North Beach
North Hampton State Beach
Wallis Sands State Park
Interesting Facts
Hampton Beach gets five stars for water quality in the Natural Resources Defense Council's new report, "Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches." For the full report, visit the NRDC website.
Lifeguard chief, Jim Donahue celebrated 50 years of service in 2009!
Additional Resources
Information about sealife visit the Seacoast Science Center or New England Aquarium
Information about Monarch Butterflies
The New Hampshire State Parks blog - Hampton Beach: Sailboats and Sandcastles.
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