With plentiful and beautiful lakes, rivers, and a nice slice of Atlantic shoreline, New Hampshire beckons to people eager to get out on the water with canoes, kayaks, and other paddling crafts. Many state-managed boat ramps or boat ramps at marinas allow plenty of places to get from the land onto the water.
Route 16 at Pinkham Notch Gorham, NH, 03581 Phone: 603-466-3988
From relaxing paddles to white-water challenges, this outdoor center has a kayak adventure for everyone
1251 Eaton Road (Route 153) East Madison, NH, 03849 Phone: 603-367-8896 Toll-Free: 800-373-3754
Glide across a pristine lake in a kayak, canoe or complimentary paddle board
76 Lake Street Laconia, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-524-5210 Toll-Free: 800-627-4283
Resort’s private beach and kayak, board rentals means you can be out on the lake paddling in no time
61 Laconia Road Tilton, NH, 03276 Phone: 603-286-8008 Toll-Free: 800-605-2537
Paddling is a breeze, and the scenery spectacular, in this region’s lakes, rivers, ponds
961 Main Street Berline, NH, 03570 Phone: 603-228-0836
Perfect places to paddle: Androscoggin area offers rivers, wildlife refuges
266 Scenic Road (Route 11) Gilford, NH, 03246 Phone: 603-293-7821
Lake swimming and fishing; boat ramp; picnicking
235 East Route 26 Cambridge, NH, 03579 Phone: 603-482-7795
Rated one of the five top locations in New England for kayaking and paddling
94 State Park Road (Route 16) Tamworth, NH, 03886 Phone: 603-323-7350
Swimming, trout fishing, camping
Discovery Center is 89 Depot Road ; many other access points Greenland, NH Phone: 603-868-1095
439 River Road Pittsburg, NH, 03592 Phone: 603-538-6965
Good for fishing, boating, paddling, and camping
1607 Berlin Road (Route 16) Errol, NH, 03579 Phone: 603-538-6707
86 Beach Access Road Newbury, NH, 03255 Phone: 603-763-5561
Year-round outdoor fun with lake and camping; near downhill ski resort
Route 16 Milan, NH Phone: 603-823-7722 Ext - 75
973 Forest Road Greenfield, NH, 03047 Phone: 603-547-3497
Lake for water sports, boat rentals, camping, no hookups
614 West Shore Road (Off Route 3A) Bristol, NH, 03222 Phone: 603-744-2197
Fresh water swimming, hiking, boat launch, picnicking, beautiful lake and island views
40 Pawtuckaway Road Nottingham, NH, 03290 Phone: 603-895-3031
Lake beach with boat launch, canoe & kayak rentals; campground; hiking trails