Mount Sunapee State Park in New Hampshire State

Mount Sunapee State Park

Located in Newbury, this 3,000-acre park contains a wild mix of blue lakes, rugged mountains, and wooded forests.

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Mount Sunapee State Park Details

Located in Newbury, this 3,000-acre park contains a wild mix of blue lakes, rugged mountains, and wooded forests. Because of the diverse environments, this park can be used for year-round activities. During the spring and summer, Newbury Beach on the shores of Lake Sunapee is teeming with swimmers and sunbathers. A boat launch for kayaking and canoeing is also available. Once the weather starts to turn, the park becomes a popular destination for alpine skiing. The slopes of Mount Sunapee have 66 runs, making it one of the best winter sporting destinations in the state.

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Nearby Points of Interest Around Mount Sunapee State Park

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2.2 mi away

John Hay National Wildlife Refuge

John Hay was a well-known politician during Abraham Lincoln's time in office, who owned 164 acres on the popular Lake Sunapee shores.

6.4 mi away

Wadleigh State Park

The towering pine forest and pristine views over Kezar Lake are only a few reasons why this state park is one of the more scenic places in central New Hampshire.

6.5 mi away

Pillsbury State Park

For an off-the-grid experience in the great outdoors, look no further than this state park.

7.4 mi away

Lake Sunapee Scenic Byway

Forming a large loop on the shores of Lake Sunapee is this 25-mile journey.

10.9 mi away

Winslow State Park

This is one of the two state parks that can be found along the slopes of Mount Kearsarge.