Lake Winnipesaukee★5.0

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Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire

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Largest lake in New Hampshire, located in the Lakes Region at the foothills of the White Mountains

General Information

Hours:
Open year-round for public access
Specific beaches, parks, and marinas have seasonal hours
Fees:
No fee to access the lake itself
Fees may apply at state parks, beaches, boat launches, and parking areas
Pet Policy:
Pets are generally allowed in public areas; restrictions may apply at designated swimming beaches and town-managed facilities
Closest cities with hotels:
Laconia, NH (Lake access hub)
Seasons:
All year; summer for boating and swimming, fall for foliage, winter for ice fishing and snowmobiling
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/m3q5Hg6hYqV7wQfX8Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Website:
lakesregion.org

How to Get There

From Laconia, NH: Follow local signage toward the lakefront via Lakeside Avenue or Weirs Boulevard, with access points, beaches, and marinas located throughout the city.

Overview

Lake Winnipesaukee is New Hampshire's largest lake and the third largest in New England, about 21 miles long and 69 square miles, in the Lakes Region at the foot of the White Mountains. It has at least 264 islands and around 288 miles of shoreline, and the drive around the lake is 63 miles.

Highlights

  • Towns: Wolfeboro, Meredith, Weirs Beach, and Laconia around the shore
  • On the water: boating, swimming, fishing, and cruises on the MS Mount Washington
  • Views: Castle in the Clouds overlooks the lake
  • The Broads: a wide, island-free stretch in the center of the lake

This article uses material from the Wikipedia article "Lake Winnipesaukee", which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0

Featured Locations

Badlands Bighorn Sheep Sage Creek Road

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Wolfeboro, NH
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Town and resort area situated beside Lake Winnipesaukee, and includes the village of Wolfeboro Falls

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