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Amherst Town Beach
4.3★ · 147 Google ratings · Amherst, New York
✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Not mapped
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Paid parking
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
220 ft of shoreline
Sand
170 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Amherst Town Beach
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2016–2026
Weekday access for non-residents only
Non-residents can visit on weekdays for $8 per adult, but weekends are restricted to town residents only.
Arrive before 10am to avoid fees
One reviewer reports no entrance fee if you arrive before 10am, though lifeguards are not yet on duty.
Bring cash for rentals and food
Kayak and paddle board rentals are available at cheap rates, with a snack shack offering affordable food and ice cream.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · clear
Wind
2 mph from the S
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:28 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 25 Broadway, Amherst, NH 03031
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Amherst Town Beach?
1.0 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 20 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Amherst Town Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Amherst Town Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Mon 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
