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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

603-924-3431

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Metacomet - Monadnock TrailHike · 114.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 6.7 mi from camp

  The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail (M&M Trail) is a 114-mile-long (183 km) hiking trail that traverses the Metacomet Ridge of the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts and the central uplands… OpenStreetMap

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• Metacomet - Monadnock TrailHike · 114.2 mi long · Long-distance trail · 6.7 mi from camp

  The Metacomet-Monadnock Trail (M&M Trail) is a 114-mile-long (183 km) hiking trail that traverses the Metacomet Ridge of the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts and the central uplands… OpenStreetMap

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• Cranberry Meadow Pond TrailHike · 3.0 mi long · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Gilson Pond Remote Campsites LoopHike · 1.0 mi long · 4.5 mi from campShow on map
• Pumpelly TrailHike · 3.9 mi long · 4.5 mi from campShow on map
• Ravine TrailHike · 0.3 mi long · 4.5 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Ware River Rail TrailBike ride · 21.1 mi long · 15.1 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Greenwood HillPeak · 1,135 ft · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Grove CornerViewpoint · 2.0 mi from campShow on map
• Woodbury HillPeak · 1,335 ft · 4.2 mi from campShow on map
• Mt. Skatutakee OverlookViewpoint · 5.8 mi from campShow on map
• Bonner FallsWaterfall · 6.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Crotched Mountain Ski & RideSkiing and snowshoeing · 9.6 mi from camp

  Crotched Mountain Ski & Ride is a medium-sized ski area located on Crotched Mountain in Bennington and Francestown, New Hampshire. Wikipedia

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• Crow Hill LedgesClimbing · 26.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.