Boat Ramps
Boat Ramps - NH Statewide
Boat ramps are scattered widely among the many fresh-water inland lakes and rivers, like Lake Winnipesaukee and the Squam lakes, for which New Hampshire is justly famous among people who love water sports. Most locations for fishing have access to boat ramps and boat launches. Need lodging? Lake resorts in New Hampshire cover the spectrum from elite hideaways for dedicated anglers to large properties that accommodate big families and offer lots of things to do, including water sports.
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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.
Umbagog Lake State Park
Rated one of the five top locations in New England for kayaking and paddling
235 East Route 26 Cambridge, NH 03579 603-482-7795 Boat ramps are available at this paddling-friendly park on Lake Umbagog. Non-motorized boats are available for rent.
See full description of Umbagog State Park.
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.
White Lake State Park
Swimming, trout fishing, camping
94 State Park Road (Route 16) Tamworth, NH 03886 603-323-7350 This park has a swimming beach and it offers boat rentals
of canoes, kayaks, paddleboats, stand-up paddle boards, and rowboats.
See full description of White Lake State Park
See full description of White Lake State Park
Great Bay at Adam’s Point Access Facility
Off 108 to Durham Point Road and on to Adam’s Point Road Durham, NH Parking: Five cars & trailers, 24 hours, no fee. Use at three-quarter tide or better for trailered boats. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Hampton Marina on the Atlantic Ocean
Route 1A South Hampton Parking: Trailer, 24 hours, fee charged. Restroom. Handicap access to restroom and dock. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Odiorne Point State Park on Lake Harbor/Atlantic Ocean
Route 1A North Rye, NH Parking: trailer, May to November, fee charged, small engines. Restroom: none. Handicap access: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Rye Harbor Marina on the Atlantic Ocean
Route 1A Rye, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, fee charged. Restroom. Handicap access to restroom and dock. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Pierce Island/Prescott Park at Piscataquag River
Border of New Hampshire and Maine, Route 1 Portsmouth, NH Parking: trailer, variable hours, fee charges. Trout waters in some sections. Restroom. Handicap access to restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Bellamy River
Route 4 to Bellamy Road; 0.2 miles on right Dover, NH Parking: cartop, 24 hours, no fee. Use restrictions - Contact Dam Authority. Restroom: seasonal.
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.
Archery Pond
Route 28 to Deerfield Road to Podunk Road first left to Pond Allenstown, NH Parking: Shorebank, 24 hours, no fees. Fly fishing only, no boats. Restroom. Handicap access at B pier, parking. Information: Bear Brook State Park at 603-485-9874 or New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Bear Hill Pond at Bear Brook State Park
Podunk Road to Bear Hill Camps Allenstown, NH Parking: Cartop, 24 hours, seasonal fees. No motors. Restroom: seasonal, handicap access. Information: Bear Brook State Park at 603-485-9874 or New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Catamount Pond at Bear Brook State Park
Off Route 28 to Deerfield Road Allenstown, NH Parking: Cartop, 24 hours, seasonal fees. No motors. Restroom: seasonal, handicap access. Information: Bear Brook State Park at 603-485-9874 or New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Charlestown Boat Landing at the Connecticut River
Route 12 Lower Landing Road Charlestown, NH Parking: Trailer, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m., no fee. Headway speed within 150 ft from shore. Restroom.
Clair's Landing at Lake Massabesic
Route 121 Auburn, NH Parking: trailers, daylight, no fee. No skicraft, 35 mph limit. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Contoocook River (Henniker)
Route 114 to Henniker Henniker, NH Parking: shorebank, 24 hours, no fee. Trout in some sections. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Crystal Lake (NH) Boat Launch
Route 4 to Shaker Hill Road to Crystal Lake Road onto Algonquin Road Enfield, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Deer Neck Boat Landing at Lake Massabesic
Route 28 Bypass at Deerneck Bridge Auburn, NH 03032 Parking: roadside, daylight, no fee. No skicraft, 35 mph limit. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Bedell Bridge on the Connecticut River
Route 10 Haverhill, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, seasonal, no fee. Headway speed within 150 feet from shore. Restroom: seasonal. Handicap access in parking lot. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Dodge Hill Boat Launch at the Moore Reservoir
Old Waterford Road Littleton, NH Parking: trailer, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Restroom. Handicap access. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Echo Lake State Park at Echo Lake
Old West Side Road North Conway, NH 03860 Parking: cartop, 10 a.m.-dusk; June-October; seasonal fee. Restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Everett Arena Boat Ramp at the Merrimack River
Loudon Road at Everett Arena Concord, NH Parking: Trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Trout waters in some sections. Restroom: seasonal. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Franconia Notch State Park at Echo Lake
Route 93 - Exit 34C Franconia, NH 03580 Parking at lot, cartop, 24 hours, no fee. Trout waters. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Franconia Notch State Park at Profile Lake
Route 93 Franconia Notch, NH Parking: cartop, 24 hours, no fee. Fly fishing only. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Georges Mill Beach
Route 11 to Cooper Street Sunapee, NH Parking: no parking for non-residents. No wake area. Restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Gregg Lake
Route 31 to Gregg Lake Road Antrim, NH Parking: Cartop, until 9 p.m., no fee. 150 hp limit; ski in counter clockwise direction. Restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Hayes Marsh at Bear Brook State Park
Off Podunk Road to Hayes Farm Trail onto Hayes Marsh Allenstown, NH Parking: Remote, 24 hours, seasonal fees. No motors. No restroom. Information: Bear Brook State Park at 603-485-9874 or New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Hot Hole Pond
Route 132 to Hoit Road to Hot Hole Pond Road Concord, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Trout waters. Restroom: none, handicap access at pier, parking lot, restroom.. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Intervale Road Canoe Launch on the Merrimack River
West Road to Intervale Road Canterbury, NH 03224 Parking: Cartop, daylight, no fee. Trout in some sections. Restroom: none.
Lake Massabesic
Route 121 Auburn, NH Parking: trailers, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., no fee. No skicraft, 35 mph limit. Restroom: none. 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.
Merrimack River (East Concord)
Route 93 to Exit 16, West to West Portsmouth Street Concord, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Trout waters in some sections. Restroom: none, handicap access in parking lot. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Merrimack River (Sewalls I)
Route 3 to Sewalls Falls Road Concord, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Trout in some sections. Restroom. Handicap access in parking lot and restrooms. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Merrimack River (Sewalls II)
Route 3 to Sewalls Falls Road to Second Street Concord, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Trout in some sections. Restroom. Handicap access at pier, parking lot, restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Merrimack River at Ferry Street
Off Main Street at end of Ferry Street Allenstown, NH Parking: Trailer, 24 hours, no fees. Trout waters in some sections Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Moore Dam Visitor Center at Moore Reservoir
Route 135 Littleton, NH Parking: trailer, 6 a.m.-9:3-0 p.m., no fee. Restroom. 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.
North Littleton Boat Launch
Route 135 to River Road Littleton, NH Parking: trailer, 6 a.m.-9:3-0 p.m., no fee. Restroom. Handicap access. 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.
Partridge Lake
Route 93 exit 44 right on Old Partridge Road, 1.1 mi, right at stop sign Partridge Lake Road 0.9, Littleton, NH Parking: cartop, 24 hours, no fee. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Pattenville Boat Launch at Moore Reservoir
Hilltop Road Littleton, NH Parking: trailer, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m., no fee. Restroom. Handicap access. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
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.
Perkins Pond
Route 11 to Trow Hill Road to North Road to Perkins Pond Road Sunapee, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Pine Island Boat Launch at Moore Reservoir
Routes 135 & 18 Littleton, NH Parking: trailer, 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m., no fee. Restroom: none.
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.
River Road Access to the Connecticut River
West on Chesterfield, north on Main Street Chesterfield, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Headway speed within 150 ft from shore. Restroom: none.
Riverland Conservation Area at the Merrimack River
Route 93 Exit 17 to Route 4 W, follow signs Canterbury, NH Parking: cartop, daylignt, no fee. Trout in some sections Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Soucook River Access to Soucook River
Intersection of Route 106 and Route 9 Concord, NH Parking: Five cars, 24 hours, no fee. Shorebank fishing, canoe/ Kayak access. 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.
Sunapee Harbor on Lake Sunapee
Route 11 E on Main Street from blinking light Sunapee, NH Parking: offsite, 24 hours, no fee. No wake area. Restroom. Handicap access to restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Sunapee State Beach at Lake Sunapee
Sunapee State Beach off Route 103 traffic circle Newbury, NH Parking: trailer, hours are 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. from mid-May to Labor day and daylight hours from Labor Day to mid-May; fee charged. Shallow channel through break waters. Restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Willard Pond
Route 123 to Willard Pond Road Antrim, NH Parking: trailer, 24 hours, no fee. Fly fishing only, no petroleum powered motors. Restroom: none. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Lancaster Kwik Stop on the Connecticut River
Route 2 at New Hampshire/Vermont border Lancaster, NH Parking: trailer, 5 a.m.- 11 p.m., no fee. Headway speed within 150 ft from shore. Restroom. Information: New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
Pawtuckaway State Park
Lake beach with boat launch, canoe & kayak rentals; campground; hiking trails
40 Pawtuckaway Road Nottingham, NH 03290 603-895-3031 There is a boat ramp and also non-motorized boat rentals at this lakeside park. See full description of Pawtucketaway State Park.