Edward Macdowell Lake Day Use Facilities
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates during daylight hours only during the recreation season.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:36AM EST until January 19 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...A weather system will bring a period of light snowfall to the region. Although snowfall amounts will be light, travel will still be impacted due to snowfall accumulations on untreated roads. Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact this morning's commute.
About
Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, just off State Route 101. Named after the famous composer and concert pianist Edward Alexander MacDowell, this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility encompasses 1,194 acres of land and water dedicated to day-use recreation. The 165-acre lake is surrounded by densely forested rolling hills covered with pine, birch, poplar, maple, oak, beech, hemlock and alder trees. Visitors enjoy kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lake via a boat ramp. Fishing is popular for largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and horned pout. A swimming beach is available, though there are no lifeguards on duty. Several hiking trails connect around the lake, including the West Ridge Trail which runs along the entire western edge through surrounding wetlands. Facilities include picnic tables and grills, horseshoe pits, volleyball areas, and two reservable picnic shelters. Wildlife is abundant with white-tailed deer, moose, beaver, fisher, muskrat and otter present. Birders may observe osprey, hawks, owls, great blue herons, woodpeckers, waterfowl and songbirds. The park offers a Junior Ranger Program for children ages 6-12, and the nearby ranger station contains interpretive exhibits.
Directions
From Route 101 in Peterborough, turn right onto Union Street for 0.5 miles, then turn left onto Wilder Street and travel to the end of the street.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (603) 924-3431 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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