Ellacoya State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- $5 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- No dogs
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 293-7821
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Ellacoya State Park is a park in Belknap County, about 6 miles east of Laconia.
Things to do include swimming, boating, fishing, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Beach: unstaffed 9/20, weekends only through 10/13 Campground: last date 10/24 Park Office: 603-293-7821
This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting. Off season use: During off hours and the off-season the park is typically not staffed, comfort stations are not available and gates may be closed. The off-season poses unique risks inherent when participating in outdoor recreational activities. Recreationists should possess the necessary knowledge, skill, and equipment to ensure their own safety. Users assume all risk while recreating in State Park lands.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day Use Fees: Adults: 12+yrs | $5 |
| Children: 6-11yrs | $2 |
| Children under 5yrs | Free |
| NH Residents age 65 and over with valid NH license (resident) | Free · senior |
Official wording
Day Use Fees: Adults: 12+yrs: $5.00 Children: 6-11yrs: $2.00 Children under 5yrs: $0.00 NH Residents age 65 and over with valid NH license: $0.00 When park is unstaffed during the season, please deposit payment in Iron Ranger (self-serve paystation). Checks can be made payable to Treasurer, State of NH. Season Passes are available
New Hampshire park passes
- Individual Season Pass — $60. All day-use parks charging a per person fee; not valid for Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway, Flume Gorge, camping, meter parking, Hampton Beach SP South or Wallis Sands SP parking. Details
- Resident Family Pass — $105. 2 adults and up to 4 dependents at all day-use parks charging a per person fee (NH residency required). Details
- Non-Resident Family Pass — $120. 2 adults and up to 4 dependents at all day-use parks charging a per person fee. Details
- Seacoast Parking Pass — $175. 1 vehicle at Hampton Beach State Park (South) and Wallis Sands State Park. Details
From the New Hampshire state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Camping
- Required
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira)
- Phone
- 1-877-647-2757
The RV Campground includes 37 sites available by reservation only, and offers three-way hook-ups.
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
No dogs
Pets are not permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
FishingSwimmingBoatingPicnickingCamping
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- RV camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Rules and permits
Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.
Dump Station is for use by registered campers only.
Outside use is not permitted. See campground map for dump station location.
Getting there
- Address
- 280 Scenic Drive
Gilford, NH 03249 - Nearest town
- Laconia — about 6 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.5740, -71.3568
- Phone
- (603) 293-7821
- nhparks@dncr.nh.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Hampshire State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- NH State Parks directory JSON service (ParkList.asmx/GetParks) + Recreational Rail Trails index page + sitemap.xml
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology