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Wellington State Beach
4.7★ · 199 Google ratings · Bristol, New Hampshire
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 280 ft away · paid · fills up
Walk
60 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 150 ft away
Cost
Paid parking
Sand
290 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 12 samples clean · 2026
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Wellington State Beach
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1Parking280 ft from the listing2Restrooms150 ft from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Shallow water suitable for young swimmers
Visitors regularly bring small children and report the beach as family-friendly with manageable depth.
Water is clearest late July through August
Reviewers consistently praise crystal-clear water during these months, with noticeably warmer temperatures.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2018–2026
Book online well ahead in summer
Weekend spots fill quickly during peak season, and walk-ups without reservations may be turned away.
Arrive by 9am on weekends
Parking and picnic table spots with grills run out by late morning on busy days.
Check if facilities are open before visiting
Restrooms and snack bars close during off-season, with only porta-toilets available later in fall.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
63°F · partly cloudy
Wind
2 mph from the WSW
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Aug 20, 5:47 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 W Shore Rd, Bristol, NH 03222
🅿 Parking 280 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 60 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 150 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Wellington State Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 280 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Wellington State Beach?
60 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Wellington State Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 150 ft from the listing.
When is Wellington State Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 3pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
