Hampton Beach State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 227-8722
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Seashell Bath (beach side): Closed - off-season
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Hampton Beach State Park is a park in Rockingham County, about 8 miles northeast of Newburyport.
Visitors come for horseback riding, swimming, and fishing.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming — Bathhouse | Not stated | 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | — |
| Not stated | 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. | — | |
| Other — South Pavilion | Daily | 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. | — |
| Swimming — Lifeguard Coverage Schedule | Not stated | 8 a.m. – midnight | — |
Official wording
Bathhouse Hours: Haverhill St., 7:30AM – 7:30PM Marine Memorial 7:30AM - 7:00PM Seashell Bath (beach side): Closed - off-season
South Pavilion: 7:30AM - 8:00PM
Lifeguard Coverage Schedule: Operating dates and times are subject to change without notice. For up to date hours, please call the park directly. Begins 4/1 - 8am - 12am, Ends 10/31
Citation & Parking Information: Regional Park Office: 603-227-8722 Park Patrol: 603-227-8700 Lifeguards: 603-227-8707 RV Campground: 603-926-8990 Event/Group Use Coordinator: 603-227-8717 See our NH State Beach Patrol page for all beach information, conditions, safety and more.
This park is always open for recreation unless closed or restricted by posting. Off season use: This park is always open for recreation unless otherwise posted. 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 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Fees and passes
Mostly per person: day-use parks $4 adults / $2 youth 6-11, high-use parks $5 adults; children 5 and under and NH residents 65+ free. Per vehicle $15 at Hampton Beach SP South, Monadnock SP and Wallis Sands SP. Historic sites charge residents $4 and non-residents $5 per adult. Flume Gorge $18 adult. Unstaffed parks use self-serve 'Iron Ranger' pay stations.
Statewide fee rule from New Hampshire's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
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
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira)
- Phone
- 1-877-647-2757
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: the beach from may 1 to september 30.
Pets are not allowed on the beach from May 1 to September 30. Pets are allowed on the beach from October 1 to April 30. Animals must be on a standard or retractable leash not greater than 6 feet in length. Animal owners shall clean up any waste eliminated by their animals and place it in a trash can or remove it off-site. See our Visiting With Pets webpage for more information.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
The only RV park directly on the New Hampshire coast at the mouth of the Hampton River. The park is located south of the main part of Hampton Beach on Route 1A at the Seabrook-Hampton town line. Route 1A can be easily reached from I-95 by either Route 101 or 286. The campground, with 28 sites, is open for reservations from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend.
Hampton Beach State RV Park Map |
Hampton Beach State RV Park Information/Policies
RV Park Dates Office Hours Camping Rate Per Night
Open April 26 - October 28 8 am - 8 pm $70 (water/electric/sewer hookups)
Camping units must be able to hook up to all 3 services (water, electric, and sewer) and be self contained. No pop-ups or tents are allowed at this campground at any time. Camping Policies.
A park store is located in the day-use area. Restaurants, entertainment, and other services are offered along Rt. 1A, just a short walk north. The park is close to many area attractions, including whale watching, saltwater fishing charter boats, sandy beaches, and swimming.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingSwimmingHorseback riding
Swimming
Visitors can make a reservation before arriving at the park as parking is limited (especially on nice weekends and holidays) . Visitors who do not make a reservation will be admitted on a first-come/first-serve basis.
Parks Plate and Season Pass: There are desiganted spaces set aside for plate/pass holders on a first-come/first-serve basis. Reservations are still encouraged in the event a park reaches capacity (requiring a $1 transaction fee).
NH Senior Citizens: To receive your discount at Hampton Beach State Park - South (and all other per vehicle locations), check the NH Senior Citizens box in the primary occupant profile section of the order details page.
Hampton Beach State RV Park Map |
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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.
Getting there
- Address
- 160 Ocean Blvd
Hampton, NH 03842 - Nearest town
- Newburyport — about 8 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.9098, -70.8110
- Phone
- (603) 227-8722
- nhparks@dncr.nh.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- New Hampshire State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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