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Boat Ramps - Lakes Region NH

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Lakes Region Tourism Association

Easy access to the water is a plus for boaters who want to enjoy this region’s many lakes

61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH 03276 603-286-8008
With Lake Winnipesaukee as its centerpiece, and other lakes scattered throughout the area, including Squam, Winnisquam, Newfound and Ossipee, the Lakes Region offers plenty of places to launch your boat, kayak or canoe. Many resorts, hotels and inns have private docks, ramps or beach access, and some have full-service marinas. Several boat companies also have public launches. You can book everything from efficiency suites right on the lake to a vacation home with a boat slip. If you don’t have your own boat, it’s not a problem: Dozens of places on the water rent everything from sailboats and fishing boats to pontoons and kayaks. Many have convenience stores attached to provide everything you need for your perfect day on the lake.

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Ellacoya State Park at Lake Winnipesaukee

Lake swimming and fishing; boat ramp; picnicking

266 Scenic Road (Route 11) Gilford, NH 03246 603-293-7821
This very large park on Lake Winnipesaukee has a boat ramp for paddling, canoeing, kayaking and motor boats. See full description of Ellacoya State Park. Parking: Cartop, May to October, seasonal fee. Restroom. Handicap access to restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

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Alton Boat Ramp at Lake Winnipesaukee

Route 11 about one-half mile north of Route 28A Alton, NH
Parking: Cartop and roadside, 24 hours, no fee. Restrooms. Handicap access to dock, pier. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Lake Winnipesauke town docks at Lake Winnipesaukee

Routes 3 and 25 Meredith, NH
Parking: trailer, 24 hours, fee charged. Restroom. Handicap access to restroom, dock, pier. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Lake Winnipesauke-Shep Brown's at Lake Winnipesaukee

Meredith Neck Road to Lovejoy Sands Road Meredith, NH
Parking: Trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Restroom. Handicap access to restroom, dock, picnic area. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Little Sunapee

Route 89 exit 12 Route 11 New London, NH
Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. No skicraft, meaning, personal watercraft/ jetski. Restroom: seasonal. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Livermore Falls at Pemigewasset River

Route 175 N to Livermore Road Holderness, NH
Parking: cartop, 24 hours, no fee. Speed restrictions in some areas. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Newfound Lake

Route 3A to West Shore Road to Wellington State Park Bristol, NH
Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Speed limit of 6 mph in some spots. Restroom. Handicap access to parking lot. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Opechee Bay at Opechee Bay State Forest

Route 3 to Meredith Road 2.2 mi Laconia, NH
Parking: cartop, 24 hours, no fee. Restroom: none.

Pemi River Access Facility at Pemigewasset River

Off Route 3A; north entrance of Franklin Falls Dam Project Bristol, NH
Parking: six cars, 24 hours, no fee. Army Corps of Engineers and Fish and Game Department canoe/kayak access. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Pemigewasset Lake

Route 104 New Hampton, NH
Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Carry down launch area only; no skicraft. Restroom: none. Handicap access on pier, parking lot. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Pemigewasset River

Route 3 south to 25 south, left on Route 175A, right at railroad onto Green Street, access on left. Plymouth, NH
Parking: cartop, 24 hours, no fee. Speed limit restrictions in some areas. Restroom: none. Handicap access in parking lot. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Pemigewasset River (Polyclad) at the Pemigewasset River

Route 3/11 to Tannery Street Franklin, NH
Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Speed restrictions in some areas. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Pine River Marina Ossipee Lake on Ossipee Lake

Route 25 east off Route 16 Center Ossipee, NH
Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Headway speed in many areas, lake trout & salmon waters. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Squam Channel or Squam Lake

Route 3 or Route 113 Holderness, NH
Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. No skicraft, meaning, personal watercraft/ jetski; speed restrictions. Restroom: seasonal. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.

Squam Lake

Route 25B Center Harbor, NH
Parking: Cartop, 24 hours, no fee. No skicraft, meaning, personal watercraft/ jetski; speed restrictions. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.