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Unknown or UnofficialThis is just a little boat access area, but people do swim here.  Traveling on Boston Post Road, if the Souhegan high school is on your right then take the second road on the right, just before a little bridge.  There is a small parking area with steep steps leading down to the water. The water […]
UPDATE: 07/23/21 This location is closed, the owner reached out with complaints of “excessive trash, vandalism, human waste, etc.”, please, treat all of nature with care and respect. Carry in/carry out always and be respectful, the actions of a few can hurt everyone. Our GPS is to the entrance of the trail that leads to […]
They have a large sand beach, and a swimming area with jade green water. Â The water had some organic debris, but was fairly clear. Â The photographs on their website show the water being much clearer, so we could have been there at a weird time. Â There are also hiking trails and kayak rentals available. […]
The park has a swimming area on Otter Lake, which our GPS says is also called Picnickers Beach. Â The facilities seem a little bit worn, but the park is peaceful and pretty. Â The swimming area is medium sized with a small sand beach, and it seems like they have a lifeguard sometimes. There is also […]
The trail to the falls is slightly south of where Issac Fry Highway meets Putnam Road, and there is some parking near a chain attached to two trees. Â The trail is wide, and it only takes about two minutes to get to the upper falls. Â This is the smaller of the two falls, Â and if […]
This is a small brook where someone built a rock dam, and there is a big pool above and below, which is moderately deep.  There is a small sand beach with large boulders to sunbathe, and the water is tannic but clear. It has a very secluded feel and I’m sure you wouldn’t get bothered all […]
There are parking lots on Bennet Road and on Packers Falls Road, and we parked on Bennet and followed a short trail down to the water. Â There is a sign for Packer’s Falls, and you are allowed to swim here at your own risk. Â The trail came out to the edge of a small pool, […]
Drive down 2nd Street and pass over the railroad tracks, and then take a left to access the parking area that is designated for boating.  This area seems a little industrial at first, and we weren’t sure if we were allowed to be here, but there is a public parking lot with a short trail leading […]
There is a beautiful stone pavilion looking out over the water, which provides picnic tables and lots of shade.  The beach is medium sized, but the swimming area is rather small.  The park was clean and well maintained, and they have a large playground for children.  Dogs are not allowed on the beach, but they are […]
This is a beautiful lake, with state campgrounds scattered around it, some only accessible by boat.  The main campground is small and slightly crowded, but watching the lake makes up for it.  They have a roped swimming area, which is a little small, but I asked the ranger and she said you’re allowed to swim […]