Hampton Beach State Park
New Hampshire's marquee beach bans dogs for the summer season and welcomes them leashed through the off-season.
Season: Prohibited May 1 – Sep 30; allowed Oct 1 – Apr 30
The rules, verified
- May 1 – Sep 30: pets prohibited on the beach
- Oct 1 – Apr 30: dogs allowed on a leash no greater than 6 feet
- Clean up waste and bin it or remove it off-site
Set by New Hampshire State Parks. Rules change — posted signage and the current ordinance always take precedence over this page.
More like this: winter dog beaches: the off-season payoff · seasonal dog beaches (know the dates)
Map & directions
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Nearby & related beaches
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Willard Beach
Timed off-leash Seasonal — check dates✓ City of South Portland · verified 2026-08
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Cape Cod National Seashore beaches
Seasonal restrictions Seasonal — check dates✓ National Park Service · verified 2026-08
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Jones Beach State Park
No dogs allowed Seasonal — check dates✓ NYS Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation · verified 2026-06
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Long Beach (City of Long Beach, NY)
No dogs allowed Seasonal — check dates✓ City of Long Beach, NY · verified 2026-06
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