Wallis Sands State Park
Notice: Gate and bathhouse are closed — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $15 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentionedCan reach capacity
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- nhstateparks.org(603) 436-9404
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure Gate and bathhouse are closed
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Wallis Sands State Park is a 27-acre park in Rockingham County, about 4 miles southeast of Portsmouth.
Things to do include swimming, fishing, and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Gate and bathhouse are closed | ||
Official wording
Gate and bathhouse are closed
Lifeguard Coverage Schedule: Office: 603-436-9404
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: Passenger Vehicle (resident) | $15 |
Official wording
Day Use Fees: Passenger Vehicle: $15, NH residents age 65 and over are admitted free. 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
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (Aspira)
- Phone
- 1-877-647-2757
Reservations are still encouraged in the event a park reaches capacity (requiring a $1 transaction fee).
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed
Pets are not permitted in the park. Leashed pets are allowed from October 1 - April 30. 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
FishingSwimmingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Park or camp store
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Additional Resources
For information about sea life visit the
New England Aquarium
Blue Ocean Society Discovery Center
Information about Monarch Butterflies
Endangered Piping Plovers
Surfrider Foundation
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 1050 Ocean Blvd
Rye, NH 03870 - Nearest town
- Portsmouth — about 4 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 43.0281, -70.7276
- Phone
- (603) 436-9404
- 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
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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