Lake Activities:
Private dock can accommodate two boats. Bring your own boat (boat launch ramp is less than a mile away) or rentals are available from 3 nearby marinas.
Have an afternoon picnic on one of the many public access islands on the lake. Enjoy water-skiing, tubing, and wake boarding (jet skis are not permitted on Squam Lake).
7-mile-long lake features many fine fishing areas away from swimmers and skiers.
Tours by boat of the 'On Golden Pond' movie sites on the lake are available in nearby Holderness -- visit 'Purgatory Cove' where Henry Fonda clung to the rocks waiting for Katherine Hepburn to dive in and rescue him. Later you can dine at Walter's Basin, the Holderness restaurant named for the movie's biggest lake trout catch.
Attend non-denominational Sunday-morning services on Church Island in a stunning outdoor setting.
Explore a wide variety of lake features: The Narrows, Rattlesnake Cove, jumping off The Rock, nesting Bald Eagles, Dog Cove and, of course, the loons.
Mountains:
Hike the many nearby mountain trails, Mts. Morgan and Percival, East and West Rattlesnake (an easy climb with a glorious view of the entire lake) and Mt. Chocorua. Further north you can find the Presidential Range of the White Mountains including famous Tuckerman's Ravine and Mt Washington, the tallest peak east of the Mississippi, with its Auto Road or Cog Railway options for those who don't want to hike it on foot but want to enjoy the views from the top.
Local Attractions:
Some of the many local attractions of the area include The Science and Wildlife Center in Holderness, featuring a wide range of rescued animals from the local area plus many educational activities.
The Polar Caves are just a short drive away in Plymouth and The Cannon Mountain Gondolas are just a bit further in Franconia.
Many other natural wonders can be found in the Franconia Notch area including The Flume, The Gorge, The Basin, Indian Head Mountain and outstanding mountain views.
