Wallis Sands State Park

Wallis Sands State Park is a coastal park covering about 30 acres of sandy shore along the Atlantic Ocean. The beach includes designated swimming areas, shower facilities, and views across the water toward a group of small rocky islands.

The site began as a United States Life-Saving Station in the 1800s and became a state park in 1964. This shift marked a change from maritime rescue operations to recreational use of the coastal area.

The beach serves as a popular gathering place where local families and visitors experience coastal life throughout the year. People come here to swim, walk along the shore, and enjoy the open views toward distant rocky islands.

The park has ample parking, a bathhouse with changing facilities, and a snack shop on site. Arriving early is recommended during warm months when the beach gets busy with swimmers and sunbathers.

In 2010, parts of a lion's mane jellyfish washed ashore and caused stings to many swimmers in a single day. This rare event showed how ocean currents sometimes bring unusual sea creatures to the beach.

Location: Rockingham County

Website: https://nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/wallis-sands-state-park

GPS coordinates: 43.02780,-70.72890

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:03