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At 72 square miles, Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire and the third largest lake in New England. It measures approximately 21 miles long and is 9 miles wide at its widest point. Formed by glaciers some 10,000 years ago, Lake “Winnie” sits 500 feet above sea level and comprises 253 islands.

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At 72 square miles Lake Winnipesaukee is the largest lake in New Hampshire and the third largest lake in New England. It measures approximately 21 miles long and is 9 miles wide at its widest point.

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DESTINATION LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

Dockage, Moorings & Service:

Slip space is at a premium on Winnipesaukee, but some lakeside motels have dockage for customers, and several town docks allow free tie-up for several hours.

Wolfeboro

Public docks are located at Dockside, Mast Landing, Back Bay and Libby Museum. Dockage is free, with no time limit, although overnight stays are not allowed.

Wolfeboro Corinthian Yacht Club 603-569-1234: Private club. Sells fuel.

Dive Winnipesaukee 603-569-8080

Weirs Beach

Winnisquam Marine 603-366-4801: Offers repair, pumpout and fuel.

Paugus Bay Marina 603-524-1233

Fay’s Boat Yard (Gilford) 877-671-0099: Full-service yard offering transient slips, fuel, launch ramp ($20), boat and kayak rental, repairs, marine store.

Silver Sands Marina 603-293-4481: One of the most unique and convenient boating experiences on Lake Winnipesaukee with over 90 boat slips, valet service, concierge storage options, and the Silver Sands Motel adjacent to the marina .

Center Harbor:

Goodhue Marine 603-253-7889: Offers a full range of marine services.

Transient slips can sometimes be found in neighboring Moultonboro at the Herilla Landing Yacht Club.

Trexler’s Marina 603-253-7315

Laconia

Irwin Marine 603-524-6661: Offers covered slips, boat sales, boat and PWC rental, service and a complete ship’s store.

Lakeport Landing Marina 603-524-3755: A full service marina with 150 boat slips accommodating boats up to 45 feet.

Meredith

Meredith Marina 603-279-7921

Paugus Bay Marina 603-279-5505

GOODHUE Boat Company of Meredith. 603-279-4573: Full-service marina offering slips, valet service, lot storage, winter storage, fuel dock, launch ramp, parts, and sales. Also rents boats.

Anchorages:
Overnight anchoring is prohibited on Lake Winnipesaukee.

Launch Ramp:

Wolfeboro:

Libby Museum: Route 109, 3.1 miles northwest of town. No fee.

Back Bay Public Dock: Downtown Wolfeboro, one block north of lake on Railroad Ave. Launch site is behind the old Wolfeboro railroad terminal. No fee. Good parking. Access to the lake requires passage below a bridge with a clearance of 4.2′.

Dockside Public Dock: Main Street. No fee. Limited parking for trailers.

Gilford:

Glendale: Off Route 11. Next to Marine Patrol headquarters. Gilford residents only.

Fay’s Boat Yard 877-671-0099: From Jct. 11/11B, go east on route 11 for 0.1 mile, turn left onto Varney Point Rd. Fee: $15. Transient slips and moorings available.

Silver Sands Marina 603-293-4481

Laconia & Weirs Beach

Christmas Island: Weirs Boulevard; 1.4 miles south of the Weirs Bridge on the east side of Paugus Bay. Free for motel guests, $10 otherwise. Parking for guests.

Lakeport Landing Marina 603-524-3755: Southern end of Paugus Bay; Jct. of Elm Street & Union Ave. Fee: $20; Parking: no.

Meredith

Meredith Town Docks: Downtown Meredith on Route 3 at the public parking lot. Fee: $20 in season. Trailer parking nearby, on left side of the Aubuchon Hardware lot.

A second town dock and ramp with parking is available at Goodhue Boat Company in Lovejoy Sands Rd. Fee: $20.

Center Harbor

Center Harbor Public Docks: Fee: $10. Parking nearby.

Moultonboro

Moultonboro public ramp: Long Island. Moultonboro residents only.

Harilla Landing: From Route 25 and Moultonboro Neck Road, proceed 6.2 miles south/east on Moultonboro Neck Road and cross onto Long Island. After crossing bridge, proceed 2.2 miles on Long Island Road.

Lee’s Mills: From Moultonboro Center, proceed 0.4 miles south on Rt. 25. Turn Left onto Blake Road. At end of Blake Road, turn right onto Lee’s Mills Road and proceed to end. No fee.

States Landing: From the intersection of Route 109 and Route 25 (at the Moultonboro Airport), proceed south/east on Route 109 for 2.8 miles and turn right onto States Landing Road. Go 1.0 miles on States Landing Road. Nearest Bizer Dealer: The Old Country Store in downtown Moultonboro (to the north) or Ambrose Cove Marina (to the south).

Tuftonboro

Town pier and ramp: No fee. Parking 1/4 mile south on Rt. 109.

Melvin Village Public Landing: Route 109. No fee.

Alton

Alton Bay Town Ramp: 1/4 mile north of the Rt. 11 bridge. No fee. Public parking for trailers 1/2-mile away.

Alton Bay State Ramp: Formerly Downings Landing Marina, this ramp offers free launching and parking at the junction of Rtes. 11 and 28A.

Roberts Cove Basin: Fee.

West Alton Marina. Jct. Rt. 11 and Rt. 11A. Fee. Parking on-site.

Boat & Kyak Rental:

Many marinas offer boat, canoe and kayak rentals, among them:

Irwin Marine (Laconia) 603-524-6661: Boat and PWC rental.

Fay’s Boat Yard (Gilford) 603-293-8000: Canoe, kayak, power and sailboat rental.

Meredith Marina (Meredith) 603-279-7921

Sun n’ Snow Rentals (Alton Bay) 603-387-6751

North Water Marine (Weirs Beach) 603-366-4811

Trexler’s Marina (Moultonborough) 603-253-7315

Goodhue Boat Company (Meredith) 603-279-4573: Powerboat rental.

Wild Meadow Canoe and Kayak (Center Harbor) 603-253-7536

For more information about sailing on Lake Winnipesaukee, visit the Lake Winnipesaukee Sailing Association.

For more information about rowing on Lake Winnipesaukee, visit the Winnipesaukee Rowing Club.

DESTINATION LAKE WINNIPESAUKEE

Things To Do:

Paddlesteamer Mount Washington 888-THE-MOUNT: Docked in Weirs Beach, this historic paddlesteamer gives tours of the lake. Named after the highest of New Hampshire’s White Mountains, “Old Mount” was launched in spring 1872 to carry mail, goods, and passengers on Lake Winnipesaukee, under the flag of the Boston and Maine Railroad. She makes 1 or 2 round-trips on the lake per day during the summer season, as well as numerous dinner dance cruises in the evenings.

Mailboat M/V Sophie C 603-366-5531: The M/V Sophie C is the oldest, and 1 of only 2 currently operating, floating United States Postal Service post offices. Floating post office service was started on Lake Winnipesaukee in 1892, and currently delivers mail daily to 8 of the lake’s islands between June and September. As a floating post office, the Sophie C delivers mail Monday-Saturday, sells postage, and collects and postmarks outgoing mail. The Sophie C also operates as a sightseeing boat, carrying up to 125 people on its 2 cruises a day as it delivers mail and sells ice cream and snacks to residents of the islands it serves.

Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad 603-279-5253

Wright Museum of WW II History 603-569-1212: The museum’s mission is “to preserve and share the stories of America’s Greatest Generation for the benefit of generations to come.” The museum collects, cares for, and exhibits artifacts illustrating the heroic efforts of ordinary people living during extraordinary times in the ’20s, ’30s and ’40s.

Governor Wentworth Home Site 603-436-6607: A circa-1767 mansion built by the man who helped establish the town’s reputation a summer resort.

Weirs Drive-In 603-366-4723: Throwback drive-in movie theater.

Center Harbor Town Band: Plays at the Center Harbor town gazebo on Friday nights. Call the town office 603-253-4561.

New Hampshire Boat Museum 603-569-4554: Located 2 miles from the center of Wolfeboro, the museum features many examples of vintage mahogany and antique boats on a rotating basis, including Gar Wood, Chris-Craft, Century, Dodge, Penn Yan, Lyman and Hacker. There are runabouts, raceboats, canoes, guide boats, and sail boats. Whether you are an outboard, steam, paddle or sail enthusiast, the displays, enhanced with archival photos, trophies, and models, bring to life a truly grand era of boating.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center 603-968-7194: Through spectacular live-animal exhibits, natural-science education programs and lake cruises, Squam Lakes Natural Science Center has educated and enlightened visitors for over 40 years. Squam Lakes Natural Science Center is located on Route 113 in Holderness, exit 24 off I-93. Open daily from May 1-November 1.

Stonedam Island 603-253-3301: Located in Meredith, Stonedam Island is a wildlife preserve that can be visited only by boat. Boats can access the island from a dock on the northeast cove; canoes and kayaks can put in near the docks as well. A visit to Stonedam can provide an enjoyable and educational experience for the entire family. A map of the site may be obtained by calling the LRCT information line.

Where to Stay:

There are numerous campgrounds, B&Bs, hotels, motels and cottages surrounding Lake Winnipesaukee. Consult the local Chambers of Commerce for a complete listing.

Wolfeboro

Piping Rock Resort 603-569-1915: Free dockage.

The Windrifter Resort 603-569-1323

Weirs Beach

Proctor’s Lakehouse Cottages 603-366-5517: Motel with dockage.

Lazy E Motor Inn 603-366-4003: Motel with dockage.

Center Harbor

Lake Shore Motel and Cottages 603-253-6244: Dockage available.

Meredith

Inn and Spa at Mill Falls 800-622-6455

Oliver Lodge 603-279-4224

Getting Around:

Many taxi and livery services for the Lake Winnipesaukee region are listed on the Internet.