Swimming
Our region offers a diverse venue for swimming for all ages and abilities. Refreshing dips in mountain lakes and streams, to well safe-guarded beaches in Franconia Notch State Park. Even the "ole" swimming holes that made childhood memories. One caution for avid vacationers and water adventurers- cold water streams are to be admired and photographed, but unsafe for swimming due to the nature and unpredictability of the currents in these streams.
Echo Lake Beach
In Franconia Notch State Park at Exit 34C off I-93, is available for swimming. Entrance fee to the beach; Life Guard available at posted times.
Forest Lake State Park
In Whitefield NH, Exit 42 off I-93- take a right on Cottage Street towards Littleton. Take a right at lights and follow Route 116 north. Take left onto Forest Lake Road, State Park is a few miles on left. Open beach area with picnic tables and rest area.
Lonesome Lake
Pristine mountain lake with great views and refreshing swimming after a hike from the trailhead at Lafayette Campground, or across from the top of Cannon Mountain. 
Swimming Holes on the Wild Ammonoosuc
Route 112 in Swiftwater, NH. Big Eddy is a bi-level pools fed by the river's flow caught in waterfalls over boulders under the covered bridge. Further down 112, is a parking place leading to Little Eddy, a smaller swimming hole edged by smooth rock slabs where Mom's and caretakers can lay out a towel and catch some extra tanning while the kids splash and play.
Water Parks
Whales Tale Water Park, located at 481 Daniel Webster Highway (Route 3)or Exit 33 from I-93, Lincoln, NH. The Whales Tale Water Park, recently named Best-in-Class Waterpark in America by Aquatics International Magazine, is the perfect funspot to chill out, thrill out, lay out or play out. It’s an unforgettable day for the entire family at New England’s Favorite Waterpark! Free for youngsters under 4 and adults over 70. Free tube usage. 3pm and twilight specials. SEASON: early June - Labor Day, 10am - 6pm weather permitting. Group rates available. Group rates available. Ph: 603-745-8810 or Email: info@whalestalewaterpark.net.
Swimming Pools
Indoor and outdoor pools are available at many inns, motels and resorts in the Franconia Notch Region. Check the many listings under Lodging and attractions.
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