Surry Mountain Lake Beach

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The park operates seasonally with day-use access only Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. No overnight camping is permitted at this facility.

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Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:33AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME

12:33 AM — 12:45 PM

* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest, west central, and western Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the power outage threat to continue through the rest of tonight into Tuesday morning in areas that have significant ice remaining on trees. Power outage threat will remain elevated in these areas as cold air and the gusty winds cause ice loaded branches to snap.

About

Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day-use recreation area located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire. This facility serves as the primary recreation area for Surry Mountain Lake, built in 1941 as part of a flood control network on tributaries of the Connecticut River. The park features a 600-foot sandy beach with a designated swim area (no lifeguards on duty), three reservable picnic shelters with electric hookups, numerous picnic tables and grills scattered throughout open grassy areas, a playground, and a boat ramp suitable for small boats, kayaks, and canoes. The lake allows motorboats with no-wake restrictions and has a 10-horsepower engine limit. The Ashuelot River offers fishing opportunities for bass and stocked trout, and ice fishing is available in winter. Surry Mountain Lake Beach operates as a day-use area only with no overnight camping permitted. The park is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with Monday and Tuesday designated as walk-in access days when the office and certain amenities may be closed. During the current season, flush restrooms are not operational and portable toilets are provided instead. This is a carry-in, carry-out facility with no trash services. Dogs are permitted on leash but not allowed on the beach. As a flood control facility, the park may experience flooding during severe storm events, and beach advisories may be posted due to water quality issues.