State and local parks of Dartmouth region provide fun for all tastes

Mount Sunapee State Park has year-round activities for outdoor recreation. It is Mount Sunapee Resort, with winter downhill skiing. The huge lake at Mount Sunapee State Park Beach offers swimming, boating and other water sports. A boat launch is available with some restrictions. Canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats are available forrent. The campground offers lean-to and platform sites in a natural setting. Camping costs $23 to $29 per night and the campground operates from late May to mid-October. | Hiking map | Campground map

Swimming on beautiful Kezar Lake. Picnic sites near the beach under tall pine trees. Facilities include a bathhouse, picnic tables, and playing fields.