Wadleigh State Beach, Beach in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, US
Wadleigh State Beach is a public freshwater beach on Kezar Lake in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. The sandy shoreline has a gentle slope into the water, with picnic tables and a bathhouse set among pines and hemlocks nearby.
The land around Kezar Lake in North Sutton has been used by local families for fishing and swimming for generations. Over time, the site was set aside as a state beach to keep it open and accessible to the public.
The beach sits on the edge of Kezar Lake in North Sutton, a small lake ringed by pine trees. Families tend to gather here for picnics under the trees or an afternoon in the water.
The beach is close to a parking area, making it straightforward to reach on foot from your car. On summer weekends and holidays, parking can fill up fast, so arriving early in the day gives you the best chance of a good spot.
A small island in Kezar Lake can be reached by paddle and is known among locals for wild blueberries that grow there during summer. Many visitors who come to swim never notice it is there at all.
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