Ellacoya State Park
280 Scenic Rd, Gilford, NH 03249
65 acres
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- Park
- Ellacoya State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Gilford, New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 43.5683, -71.4042
- Size
- 65 acres
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.6 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.8 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · State Park destination
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Gear up for Ellacoya State Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
600-foot Lake Winnipesaukee beach park. Leashed dogs allowed in pet area + on trails (not on swim beach).
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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