New London Town Beaches:
Bucklin Beach  - 4 Camp Sunapee Road, New London
Elkins Beach - 349 Elkins Rd, New London
 

 

Summer 2026 Beach and Lifeguard and Attendant Hours

(WEATHER PERMITTING & SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE)
 
*Beaches are OPEN for swimming Memorial Day weekend, but will not be staffed*

 

*BATHROOMS WILL BE OPEN 8 AM TO DUSK WEEKENDS ONLY, STARTING SAT. 5/23 (INCLUDING MEMORIAL DAY 5/25)* UNTIL JUNE 17TH, AFTER THAT THEY WILL BE OPEN DAILY 8 AM TO DUSK UNTIL LABOR DAY WEEKEND 


*Lifeguards will be starting seven days a week on Wednesday, June 17th, the last day of school for KRSD*
*10 AM-5 PM*

 

*Beach Attendants and Boat Loan Program start Wednesday, July 1st*

*10 AM-5 PM*

*NEW IN 2026- BEACH ATTENDANTS AND BOAT LOAN PROGRAM 5 DAYS A WEEK- WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY*


*BOAT LOAN PROGRAM WILL ONLY BE OPERATING WED-SUNDAY, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ACCESS THE BOATS* MONDAY OR TUESDAY


*No Beach Staff on duty and bathrooms closed after Labor Day*

 

Questions or feedback please reach out to Recreation Director, Putnam Kidder p.kidder@newlondon.nh.gov, 603-748-1906

 

Beach Rules

Beach Use is for New London residents, taxpayers and their guests.

Swim in designated areas only.

Children aged 11 years or younger shall be supervised at all times by an adult, a sibling, or a guardian aged 16 or older.

No alcohol allowed on town property.

No fires or cooking grills (except those provided).

No Pets allowed.  With the exception of service animals or service animals in training.

No Personal Watercraft launching allowed - Please use public launches.

Beaches are closed from 9 PM to 7 AM.

 

  

For more info. on beach schedule and special events visit the town's Recreation Department site.  

https://www.nl-nh.com/recreation