Wellington State Park
Open for the 2026 season. Youth group camping operates May 21 through October 11. Weekend staffing begins May 9 with full-time operation starting May 16. Unstaffed weekends only after September 20. This park offers youth group camping only; traditional family or RV camping is not available.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 2 at 1:20PM EDT until July 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Overnight low temperatures will only fall into the 70s, resulting in accumulated heat stress.
About
Wellington State Park sits on the shores of Newfound Lake in Bristol, offering the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire State Park system. The lake is renowned as one of the clearest and deepest in the state, making it ideal for swimming, paddling, and fishing. The park provides hiking trails along a peninsula with access to multiple peaks, as well as recreational facilities including volleyball and horseshoe courts. Camping at Wellington is limited to organized youth groups only, with sites located on Belle Island (25 people max), Cliff Island North (20 people), Cliff Island South (60 people), and Rocky Hill (30 people). Groups must provide their own boat transportation to access island sites. Traditional family or RV camping is not available at this park. Youth group camping operates from late May through Columbus Day weekend, requiring advance reservations through NH State Parks headquarters. The park also features two pavilions available for group rental, a snack bar, bathhouse with restrooms, and kayak rental services. The boat launch provides free 24/7 access via NH Fish & Game.
Directions
614 West Shore Road, Bristol, NH 03222. Located on the western shore of Newfound Lake.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $375 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| nhparks@dncr.nh.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (603) 744-2197 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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