Wellington State Park

Overview

Brochure InfoWellington State Park boasts the largest freshwater swimming beach in the New Hampshire State Park system. Hiking trails and picnic areas along the shore afford views of one of the deepest and clearest lakes in the state. The park maintains volleyball and horseshoe courts. The Snack Bar offers a variety of snacks, ice cream, cold drinks, beach and picnic items, and souvenirs. Gas grills are allowed along with wood and/or charcoal fires for cooking. Within the park, the peninsula nature trail features picnic areas, designated fishing areas, plant identification markers, and spectacular views of Newfound Lake and Cliff and Belle Islands. A well-marked hiking trail leads from the park and provides hikers access to Goose Pond, the Sugarloafs, Bear Mountain, Welton Falls, and Mt. Cardigan. A developed boat launch operated by N.H. Fish & Game adjoins the park, providing boaters free year-round access to Newfound Lake. Boat lanes along the beach allow boater access to the park for the regular admission price. Boat launch is open 24hrs / 7days a week. Kayak rentals are also available at the park store for day use. Wellington State Park offers youth group camping only. Youth group camping is available on Belle and Cliff Islands. You must bring your own boats to get to the islands. Family camping is not available at this park. See important information section below for policy on youth group camping. Pets are not permitted in the park.Key Info For Youth Group Sites: A $25.00 deposit will be required to reserve the site. $18.50 will go towards the nightly fee and the remaining $6.50 will go towards the reservation fee. For every 4 children, 1 adult pays $5.00 per night. Additional adults beyond the 4 to 1 ratio will be charged $10.00 per night. Youth group camping allows tents only and no pets. Youth groups consist of individuals 17 years old and younger, and adult chaperones in a 4 to 1 ration. All youth groups MUST check in at park tollbooth. Balance is due at check in and will be recalculated based on actual number of campers. Youth group sites are for youth groups ONLY and cannot be used for family camping. NH Senior Citizens are given a $5 per night discount and NH State Employees are given a 50% discount. The discount will be provided once verified at the campground. Cliff and Belle islands are only accessible by boat. Groups will need to bring their own boats to access the islands. For youth group reservations please call NH State Parks at 603-271-3556 For Pavilion Reservations There are two pavilions to choose. Main Pavilion (Eagle's Perch) is located near the water's edge, great place for outings with children. East Pavilion (Duck's Nest) is located east of the park store near the trailhead, which is more secluded. Each pavilion can accommodate 75 people or less. Grills are located near each pavilion; however, it is recommended to bring your own gas/charcoal grills, which is to be used outside of pavilion. Bathroom facilities are a short distance away from each pavilion. Playground is nearby. All items must be removed the day of the event. The pavilions do not have electricity. Additional Information the Renter Should Know: Pets are not permitted Glass is not permitted Alcohol is permitted NH State Parks have a carry in/carry out policy for trash For weddings, please use birdseed instead of rice as this food is harmful to wildlife. Please do not release balloons in the air If renters wish to have outside vendors, liability insurance is required no less than 2 weeks prior to event. The pavilion is not available July 4 or the day before Special use permits are required for, but not limited to, events that are outside the normal recreational activities for the requested area. Any questions should be discussed with park staff prior to the event. There is a processing fee of $100. All permits require certificate of insurance liability with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate. Any questions, please feel free to contact us at: wellingtonstatepark@dncr.nh.gov (year round) 603-293-7821(May-October) For Weddings: Please use birdseed instead of rice, as this food is harmful to wildlife. If renters wish to have outside vendors, liability insurance is required no less than 2 weeks prior to event. Special use permits are required for, but not limited to, events that are outside the normal recreational activities for the requested area. Any questions should be discussed with park staff prior to the event. There is a processing fee of $100. All permits require certificate of insurance liability with a minimum of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million general aggregate. Any questions, please feel free to contact us at: wellingtonstatepark@dncr.nh.gov (year round) 603-293-7821(May-October)Important Information for Daily EntranceBeach Info Pets are not permitted in the park. This park is carry in/carry out. Glass bottles are prohibited at this park. Music must be kept at a low volume. Beach Advisories Please be aware that beach advisories occur unexpectedly during the summer months. Prior to your stay please check for beach advisories posted by the Dept. of Environmental Services by visiting: www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/ Advisories are updated daily. Any cancellations or changes to a reservation need to be done through Reserve America and cancellation fees will apply. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations MUST be made prior to 9AM of the day of your visit. There will be no refunds due to weather, insects, or failure to attend the park without prior notice. Refunds requested for extenuating circumstances must be submitted to: nhstateparkscamping@dncr.nh.gov where they will be evaluated on a case by case basis. NH Senior Discount: Indicate that you are a NH senior on your order details page and you will not be charged the day-use/parking fee. However, there is a $1 transaction fee for using the online reservation system. To receive your discount at our per person fee locations, simply enter the number of qualifying NH Senior Citizens in the vehicle/occupant information section of the order details page to receive your applicable discount.DirectionBooking Window Product InfoFee Cancellation DescFee Information Payment in full will be charged to your credit card upon completion of the reservation. A $6.50 non-refundable on-line reservation fee will be charged for each reservation. Payment Methods Accepted On-line: Cancellation Policy A non-refundable penalty fee of $15.00 will be charged for cancellations made less than 6 days prior to your scheduled arrival. There is no cancellation fee for cancellations made 6 days or more before your scheduled arrival. A $2.15 non-refundable transaction fee is charged for changes made to your dates of stay or your site. Please read the Fee and Cancellation Policy for more information