A picturesque recreation area located near Peterborough, this facility is
named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander
MacDowell. In 1907 his wife, Marian, established the MacDowell Colony for
artists. In continuous operation, the Colony offers a uniquely creative
environment in the beauty of New Hampshire. For up-to-date information, call
(603) 924-3431.

A picturesque recreation area located near Peterborough, this facility is named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell.  In 1907 his wife, Marian, established the MacDowell Colony for artists.  In continuous operation, the Colony offers a uniquely creative environment in the beauty of New Hampshire. For up-to-date information, call (603) 924-3431.

## Overview

Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of
New Hampshire.  
  
This day-use area lies just off State Route 101 on the shores of the
picturesque lake named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward
Alexander MacDowell.

## Recreation

Visitors can spend days kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lake, and a boat
ramp is provided for easy lake access.  
  
Fishing is also a popular activity. Largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and
horned pout are all found in abundance.  
  
Several hiking trails link up around the lake as well, including the West
Ridge Trail, which runs along the entire western edge of the lake and up
through the surrounding wetlands.  
  
Younger visitors enjoy the park's Junior Ranger Program, which focuses on the
surrounding forest, its wildlife and waterways and protecting the environment.
Kids ages six through 12 become honorary park rangers upon completion and
receive a patch and certificate.

## Facilities

Visitors can spend days kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lake, and a boat
ramp is provided for easy lake access.  
  
Fishing is also a popular activity. Largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and
horned pout are all found in abundance.  
  
Several hiking trails link up around the lake as well, including the West
Ridge Trail, which runs along the entire western edge of the lake and up
through the surrounding wetlands.  
  
Younger visitors enjoy the park's Junior Ranger Program, which focuses on the
surrounding forest, its wildlife and waterways and protecting the environment.
Kids ages six through 12 become honorary park rangers upon completion and
receive a patch and certificate.

## Natural Features

The 165-acre lake is surrounded by densely forested rolling hills. Shady pine,
birch, poplar, maple, oak, beech, hemlock and alder trees cover the area.  
  
Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. White-tailed deer, moose, beaver,
fisher, muskrat, otter and many other mammals make their homes around the
lake. Birders may observe many species including osprey, hawks, owls, great
blue herons, woodpeckers, waterfowl and songbirds.

## Nearby Attractions

Educational programs are offered by park rangers, and the nearby ranger
station contains interpretive exhibits.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. 
<br/><br/>
This day-use area lies just off State Route 101 on the shores of the picturesque lake named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Visitors can spend days kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy lake access.
<br/><br/>
Fishing is also a popular activity. Largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and horned pout are all found in abundance.
<br/><br/>
Several hiking trails link up around the lake as well, including the West Ridge Trail, which runs along the entire western edge of the lake and up through the surrounding wetlands. <br/>
<br/>
Younger visitors enjoy the park's Junior Ranger Program, which focuses on the surrounding forest, its wildlife and waterways and protecting the environment. Kids ages six through 12 become honorary park rangers upon completion and receive a patch and certificate.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Visitors can spend days kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy lake access.
<br/><br/>
Fishing is also a popular activity. Largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and horned pout are all found in abundance.
<br/><br/>
Several hiking trails link up around the lake as well, including the West Ridge Trail, which runs along the entire western edge of the lake and up through the surrounding wetlands. <br/>
<br/>
Younger visitors enjoy the park's Junior Ranger Program, which focuses on the surrounding forest, its wildlife and waterways and protecting the environment. Kids ages six through 12 become honorary park rangers upon completion and receive a patch and certificate.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The 165-acre lake is surrounded by densely forested rolling hills. Shady pine, birch, poplar, maple, oak, beech, hemlock and alder trees cover the area.<br/>
<br/>
Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. White-tailed deer, moose, beaver, fisher, muskrat, otter and many other mammals make their homes around the lake. Birders may observe many species including osprey, hawks, owls, great blue herons, woodpeckers, waterfowl and songbirds.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Educational programs are offered by park rangers, and the nearby ranger station contains interpretive exhibits.

Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities

Bird's eye view of the park

Edward MacDowell Lake

Wapack National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1972 through a donation from
Laurence and Lorna Marshall, was New Hampshire's first refuge. The refuge is
located about 20 miles west of Nashua, New Hampshire and encompasses the 2,278
ft. North Pack Monadnock Mountain.

The refuge is a popular hawk migration area and provides nesting habitat for
numerous migratory songbirds such as the tree sparrow, Swainson's thrush,
magnolia warbler, crossbills, pine grosbeaks and white-throated sparrow. The
refuge also supports a wide variety of upland wildlife including deer, bear,
coyote, fisher, fox, mink and weasel.

Many people visit the refuge to hike its four trails, including a four mile
section of the 21-mile Wapack Trail, a spur of the Appalachian Trail. Wapack
Trail passes over the top of North Pack Monadnock and offers outstanding
opportunities for viewing migratory hawks and a beautiful view of the
surrounding mountains.

The Wapack refuge is administered by staff from Parker River National Wildlife
Refuge in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

<p>Wapack National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1972 through a donation from Laurence and Lorna Marshall, was New Hampshire's first refuge. The refuge is located about 20 miles west of Nashua, New Hampshire and encompasses the 2,278 ft. North Pack Monadnock Mountain. </p>

<p>The refuge is a popular hawk migration area and provides nesting habitat for numerous migratory songbirds such as the tree sparrow, Swainson's thrush, magnolia warbler, crossbills, pine grosbeaks and white-throated sparrow. The refuge also supports a wide variety of upland wildlife including deer, bear, coyote, fisher, fox, mink and weasel. </p>

<p>Many people visit the refuge to hike its four trails, including a four mile section of the 21-mile Wapack Trail, a spur of the Appalachian Trail. Wapack Trail passes over the top of North Pack Monadnock and offers outstanding opportunities for viewing migratory hawks and a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. </p>

<p>The Wapack refuge is administered by staff from <a href="https://fws.gov/node/988" rel="nofollow">Parker River National Wildlife Refuge</a> in Newburyport, Massachusetts. </p>

Wapack National Wildlife Refuge

This picturesque lake prohibits the use of gasoline motorboats. Trout are
stocked both above and below the dam by the State. Recreational facilities
include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, hiking trails, ballfields, grills,
drinking water, an interpretive trail, restrooms, a boat launch ramp and
swimming area. Fees apply for the use of some park facilities. For up-to-date
information, call (603) 352-4130.

This picturesque lake prohibits the use of gasoline motorboats.  Trout are stocked both above and below the dam by the State.  Recreational facilities include horseshoe pits, picnic areas, hiking trails, ballfields, grills, drinking water, an interpretive trail, restrooms, a boat launch ramp and swimming area.  Fees apply for the use of some park facilities.  For up-to-date information, call (603) 352-4130.

## Overview

Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use
facility offering many outdoor recreation opportunities everyone can enjoy.
The park is located in Keene and Roxbury, New Hampshire.

## Recreation

Picnicking, canoeing, hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing are just a few of
the summertime favorite activities enjoyed at Otter Brook Lake Recreation
Area. If sports are your idea of fun, there are plenty of large areas for
volleyball, baseball and other team sports. There is also a disc golf course
in the park. If you are planning a family reunion, company party, wedding
reception or any group function, the shelters at Otter Brook Lake Recreation
Area are a great place to hold your event.

## Facilities

Picnicking, canoeing, hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing are just a few of
the summertime favorite activities enjoyed at Otter Brook Lake Recreation
Area. If sports are your idea of fun, there are plenty of large areas for
volleyball, baseball and other team sports. There is also a disc golf course
in the park. If you are planning a family reunion, company party, wedding
reception or any group function, the shelters at Otter Brook Lake Recreation
Area are a great place to hold your event.

## Natural Features

Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area offers an open lake front, open grassy areas
as well as shady sites along the river.

## Nearby Attractions

Surry Mountain Lake Beach is approximately 10 miles from Otter Brook Lake
Recreation Area and offers a beach, boat launch, picnic shelters, picnic
tables, grills, restrooms and a playground. Picnic shelters can be reserved at
Surry Mountain Lake Recreation.gov

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (603) 352-4130.

## Charges & Cancellations

If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within the 14 days
of scheduled arrival date they will forfeit the total fee.

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation
outside of the 14 day scheduled arrival. The $10.00 service fee will be
deducted from the refund amount.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility offering many outdoor recreation opportunities everyone can enjoy. The park is located in Keene and Roxbury, New Hampshire.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Picnicking, canoeing, hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing are just a few of the summertime favorite activities enjoyed at Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area. If sports are your idea of fun, there are plenty of large areas for volleyball, baseball and other team sports. There is also a disc golf course in the park. If you are planning a family reunion, company party, wedding reception or any group function, the shelters at Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area are a great place to hold your event.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Picnicking, canoeing, hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing are just a few of the summertime favorite activities enjoyed at Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area. If sports are your idea of fun, there are plenty of large areas for volleyball, baseball and other team sports. There is also a disc golf course in the park. If you are planning a family reunion, company party, wedding reception or any group function, the shelters at Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area are a great place to hold your event.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area offers an open lake front, open grassy areas as well as shady sites along the river.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Surry Mountain Lake Beach is approximately 10 miles from Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area and offers a beach, boat launch, picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and a playground. Picnic shelters can be reserved at <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/249984" rel="nofollow">Surry Mountain Lake Recreation.gov</a> </p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (603) 352-4130.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within the 14 days of scheduled arrival date they will forfeit the total fee.</p>

<p>A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation outside of the 14 day scheduled arrival. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.</p>

OTTER BROOK LAKE BEACH

Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area

Otter Brook Lake

The Ashuelot River offers fishing for bass and stocked trout. The lake is
limited to 10-hp engines on vessels. Activities include a nature trail,
hunting, fishing, trapping, snowmobiling, picnic areas, a swimming beach, an
overhead group shelter, a boat ramp, grills, drinking water, restrooms and
horseshoe pits. Fees and permits may be required. For up-to-date information,
call (603) 352-4130.

The Ashuelot River offers fishing for bass and stocked trout.  The lake is limited to 10-hp engines on vessels.  Activities include a nature trail, hunting, fishing, trapping, snowmobiling, picnic areas, a swimming beach, an overhead group shelter, a boat ramp, grills, drinking water, restrooms and horseshoe pits.  Fees and permits may be required.  For up-to-date information, call (603) 352-4130.

## Overview

Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility
located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.

## Recreation

Swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, paddling and fishing are just a few of the
favorite activities enjoyed at Surry Mountain Lake Beach. A boat ramp is
available for small boats, kayaks and canoes. There are picnic tables and
grills located throughout the park, as well as a playground.

## Facilities

Swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, paddling and fishing are just a few of the
favorite activities enjoyed at Surry Mountain Lake Beach. A boat ramp is
available for small boats, kayaks and canoes. There are picnic tables and
grills located throughout the park, as well as a playground.

## Natural Features

Surry Mountain Lake Beach provides a large sandy beach on the river and open
grassy areas, with views of Surry Mountain.

## Charges & Cancellations

If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within the 14 days
of scheduled arrival date they will forfeit the total fee.

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation
outside of the 14 day scheduled arrival. The $10.00 service fee will be
deducted from the refund amount.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, paddling and fishing are just a few of the favorite activities enjoyed at Surry Mountain Lake Beach. A boat ramp is available for small boats, kayaks and canoes. There are picnic tables and grills located throughout the park, as well as a playground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, paddling and fishing are just a few of the favorite activities enjoyed at Surry Mountain Lake Beach. A boat ramp is available for small boats, kayaks and canoes. There are picnic tables and grills located throughout the park, as well as a playground.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Surry Mountain Lake Beach provides a large sandy beach on the river and open grassy areas, with views of Surry Mountain.<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within the 14 days of scheduled arrival date they will forfeit the total fee.</p>

<p>A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation outside of the 14 day scheduled arrival. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.</p>

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Wapack National Wildlife Refuge

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