Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities
Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in New Hampshire. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- New Hampshire
- Coordinates
- 42.89381, -71.98431
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Interpretive Programs, Kayaking, Picnicking, Ranger Station, Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 603-924-3431
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities
Overview Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. This day-use area lies just off State Route 101 on the shores of the picturesque lake named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell. Recreation Visitors can spend days kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy lake access. Fishing is also a popular activity. Largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and horned pout are all found in abundance. Several hiking trails link up around the lake as well, including the West Ridge Trail, which runs along the entire western edge of the lake and up through the surrounding wetlands. Younger visitors enjoy the park's Junior Ranger Program, which focuses on the surrounding forest, its wildlife and waterways and protecting the environment. Kids ages six through 12 become honorary park rangers upon completion and receive a patch and certificate. Facilities This year-round park offers two day-use picnic shelters, perfect for large parties or family functions. Flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and grills are provided. Summer hours 8am-8pm - Off season hours: sunrise to sunset. A swim beach, playground, horseshoe pits, car top boat launch and volleyball court offer additional recreation opportunities. Natural Features The 165-acre lake is surrounded by densely forested rolling hills. Shady pine, birch, poplar, maple, oak, beech, hemlock and alder trees cover the a
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pawtuckaway State Park · 44 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Rymes Propane and OIl · 9.0 mi
- Low clearances
- 9 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Wanocksett | Private campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| CIT Village | Private campground | 4.1 mi | — | — |
| Mt Monadnock State Park Campground | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Spacious Skies Campgrounds - Seven Maples | Private campground | 6.2 mi | — | — |
| Woodmere Campground | Private campground | 8.1 mi | — | — |
| Woodland Camp | Private campground | 8.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.