A county road a mile north of Manchester leads to Manchester State Beach. This unit of the State Park System consists of 760 acres of beach, sand dunes, and flat grasslands, with nearly 18,000 feet of ocean frontage. The weather at Manchester State Park is typical of the entire north coast. Temperatures seldom rise above 72 nor dip below 50 . Rainfall is heavy from September to May, and morning and evening fog is common during the summer months.
Strong winds prevail year-round.
Most of the campground at Manchester State Park is separated from the beach by the sand dunes, which offer some protection from the winds. There are 46 campsites, each with table and fire ring. Piped drinking water and pit toilets are available nearby. The day-use area is on the beach, with a few fire rings and pit toilets for visitor use. The parking area will accommodate approximately 50 vehicles.