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Hampton Beach State Park

4.6★ · 16,680 Google ratings · Hampton, New York

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At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 140 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
150 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 30 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
64°F
Tide
8 ft range today
Length
1.5 miles of shoreline
Sand
300 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am

How we know this

Map of Hampton Beach State Park
Aerial map of Hampton Beach State Park
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1Parking150 ft from the listing2Restrooms3Showers70 ft from the listing
Access point of a 1.5 miles beach. USGS NAIP 2023 aerial imagery.
Guide

Good to know

Arrive after 4pm for easier parking
Late afternoon visits offer free or discounted parking and fewer crowds while maintaining beach access.
Excellent for young children
The beach has a flat entry into shallow water, making it ideal for toddlers and non-swimmers.
Reserve parking online in summer
Lots fill by midday on weekends and holidays, but advance reservations guarantee a spot close to the beach.
Plan for summer events and festivals
Late June sand sculpture contests, Wednesday night summer fireworks, live music, and the Seafood Festival draw crowds.
Bring a card for paid parking
All beach parking requires payment via kiosk or mobile app, with rates varying by distance from the beach.
Conditions

How it is right now

Air
65°F · fog
Water
64°F
Waves
2.3 ft · 7 s apart
Wind
4 mph from the WSW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
6 peak today
TimeTideHeight
05:02High tide↑
11:19Low tide↓
17:20High tide↑

Last updated Sep 4, 9:22 AM.

Crowds

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Plan your visit

📍 NH-1A, Hampton, NH 03842
🅿 Parking 140 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 150 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 30 ft away
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Questions

Common questions

Where do you park at Hampton Beach State Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 140 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Hampton Beach State Park?
150 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Hampton Beach State Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 30 ft from the listing.
When is Hampton Beach State Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.

Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.