Squam Lake Region of New Hampshire

Squam Lake Towns:
Ashland, Holderness, Sandwich, Center Harbor, Moultonborough

Nature Preserves
• Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Rt. 113, Holderness, NH One Wild Place! Live-black bear, mountain lions & other animals. Hiking trails, boat tours, gardens. See animals up close and learn about their habitats.
• Kirkwood Gardens- Rt. 25, Holderness, NH Beautifully landscaped gardens designed to attract birds and butterflies, open to the public.
• Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest- 157 acre forest with over a mile of waterfront, several beaches, swamp walk, over 4 miles of hiking trails managed by the Squam Lakes Association
• Moon Island, Bowman Island and Belknap Woods. Operated by the Squam Lakes Association for conservation and low impact recreation.

Major Events
• Snow shoe under a full moon- Program offered by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center each winter month.
• Snow Shoe Olympics – (early February) offered by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center.
• New Hampshire Ice Carving Championship – (mid- February) NH lakes Region Professional Cooks Association – Walter’s Basin, Holderness
• 4th of July Celebrations
• Bike Around the Lake July 13, 2003 27-mile fun and challenging ride around Squam that supports the SLA Youth Programs. 9:00 am start. Call for pledge form 968-7336
• Earth Day Events at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center

Squam Lake Islands
• Moon Island – 30-acre island owned and maintained by Squam Lakes Association. Several small beaches available for non-motorized boats.
• Bowman Island- 23-acre island located across a narrow channel from Moon Island. Owned & maintained by the Squam Lakes Association.
• Chocorua Island Chapel- Sunday services held from June to early September. Private Services may be arranged. Donated for the purpose of religious services to the Chocorua Chapel Association who permits quiet, limited use of the island by visitors. For information www.churchisland.org

Hiking in the Squam Range
• Eagle Cliff, Sandwich. A short steep climb offering impressive views of Squam Lake. Hikers may choose to continue on to the western approach to the Red Hill Fire Tower where panoramic views of Winnnipesaukee, Squam and the Ossipee and Belknap Mountains are viewed from the Fire Tower. Maps available from the Squam Lakes Association 603-968-7336.
• Five Finger Point – Holderness Pick up Rt. 113. In Holderness travel about 5 miles to Pinehurst Road. Signs for Rockywold Deephaven Camps. Travel until you see a gate. Pull off to right just before gate to small dirt parking area. Walk through gate, sugar shack on left and signage for trails. Leads to Squam points and coves, scenic. Owned by University of New Hampshire.
• Mount Fayal, Holderness Begin at the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, Route 113, Holderness. Trails offer various levels of difficulty. Spectacular views of Little Squam Lake.
• Mount Morgan/Mount Percival- Holderness – Trailheads off Rt. 113- 5 miles from downtown Holderness on left. Wonderful views of Squam Lake. Squam Lakes Association 603-968-7336.
• Rattlesnake Mountain, Rt. 113 Holderness --– Trailheads off Rt. 113- approx. 5 miles from downtown Holderness on right, (after Rockywold Deephaven Camps sign) park on left. Short and Easy Climb, spectacular views. Use caution with children. Steep cliffs at summit.
• Red Hill, Moultonborough (elevation 2,029 feet) Fire tower run by town of Moultonborough Fire Department. Bean Road in Center Harbor 1.4 miles to Shibley Road (fire tower sign) to parking lot with gated jeep road. Distance to tower 1.7 miles. Contact the Lakes Region Conservation Trust for a map 603-279-3246.

Other Recreation
Hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, swimming, boating, shopping, golf, terrific dining, lodging and camping options. Ice-skating, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and snow shoeing in the winter months.


Boat Access
•Holderness along the Squam River. NH-113 in Holderness. Launch Ramp is on right, parking left. Parking allowed for up to 24 hours.
•Boat access for canoes, kayaks, sailboats and boats with 25-horsepower of less located at the Squam Lakes Association, US 3, Holderness. Contact the Squam Lakes Association 968-7336 for parking and launch fee information.

Use the links above to explore Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, Squam Lake, Ossipee Lake, Newfound Lake & Lake Sunapee.