Browse 237 boat-launch and water-access listings in New Hampshire. Access, fees, and restrictions vary by facility; confirm details before visiting.
New Hampshire is New England lake country, and Lake Winnipesaukee is the anchor. Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in the state and has multiple public ramp access points managed by the state, alongside private marina launches scattered around its extensive shoreline. The lake is big enough to generate real wave action in northwest winds, and afternoon conditions in summer can be bumpy for smaller boats. That said, it's well-suited to powerboats, pontoons, and water sports from late May through early October.
Squam Lake just north of Winnipesaukee was the filming location for On Golden Pond, and it retains that character. It's quieter than Winnipesaukee, has public access, and has restrictions in place to maintain its relatively natural shoreline.
Newfound Lake is considered by many the clearest lake in New Hampshire and perhaps in New England. It has a state beach and public boat access. The water temperature stays cold even in August, which keeps it popular for swimming but limits the extended-season boating that the southern lakes allow.
The Connecticut River on the western border of the state is navigable in several sections and provides flatwater access for canoes and smaller motorboats. The northern reaches of the river above Pittsburg are remote and more appropriate for paddle craft.
New Hampshire imposes a fee for state boat ramp use, handled through an annual ramp permit or day-use fee. The permit is available through NH Fish and Game and is worth getting if you're using state ramps more than a couple times in a season.
Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for New Hampshire.
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Recorded waterbody: Connecticut River. Recorded location: Lancaster, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Connecticut River. Recorded location: Dalton, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Burns Pond. Recorded location: Whitefield, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Lake Warren. Recorded location: Alstead, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Merrimack River. Recorded location: Allenstown, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Pleasant Pond. Recorded location: Henniker, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Oyster River. Recorded location: Durham, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Smith Pond. Recorded location: Washington, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Ashuelot Pond. Recorded location: Washington, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Turee Pond. Recorded location: Bow, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Island Pond. Recorded location: Washington, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Drew Lake. Recorded location: Hopkinton, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Contoocook River. Recorded location: Henniker, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Millen Lake. Recorded location: Washington, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Halfmoon Pond. Recorded location: Washington, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Sand Pond. Recorded location: Marlow, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Hopkinton-Everett Reservoir. Recorded location: Hopkinton, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Long Pond. Recorded location: Lempster, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: French Pond. Recorded location: Henniker, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Swains Lake. Recorded location: Barrington, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Upper Pond. Recorded location: Henniker, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Pleasant Lake. Recorded location: Deerfield, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Northwood Lake. Recorded location: Northwood, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Merrimack River. Recorded location: Concord, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Merrimack River. Recorded location: Concord, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Clement Pond. Recorded location: Hopkinton, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Dodge Pond. Recorded location: Lempster, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Merrimack River. Recorded location: Concord, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Stone Pond. Recorded location: Marlow, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
Recorded waterbody: Thorndike Pond. Recorded location: Jaffrey, NH. Imported access category: Public (unverified). Confirm current launch permission, restrictions and suitability with the facility.
