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Kayaking on Squam Lake - in Holderness NH


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  Put in at Route 113 ramp
  in Holderness NH.
Paddle to the islands
  and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 6+ miles
SLA kayak rentals.
  Alternate put in.
Can beach and picnic
  on the islands.
Squam Lakes Natural
  Science Center

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Kayaking on Squam Lake - in Holderness NH

Other resources:
NH Govt: Squam Lakes Bathymetry Map
NH Govt: Squam Lakes Bathymetry Map (cached copy)
Squam Lakes Association
Squam Lakes Association: Moon and Bowman Islands Map
REI Guidepost: Squam Lake
NH AMC Paddlers: Squam Lake Kayaking & Camping
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center


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The information kiosk at the public ramp on Route 113 in Holderness NH.
Pictures taken June 2016.


This ramp on Route 113 provides access to both Squam Lake and Little Squam Lake.


From the ramp looking to the right towards Little Squam Lake.


From the ramp looking to the left towards Squam Lake.


At the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) place on Route 3 in Holderness NH.


The SLA launch from Piper Cove.


Parking fee applies when launching from this place.





The put in to Squam Lake's Piper Cove from the SLA.


SLA rents out canoes and kayaks.