Edward MacDowell Lake
Address: 75 WILDER ST, Peterborough, NH 03458-1068, USAPhone: 603-924-3431 Email: Stephen.P.Dermody@usace.army.mil
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Located near Peterborough, this facility is named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell. The 165-acre shallow lake and adjacent lands are managed by the State and the Corps of Engineers for hunting, fishing, and other recreational activities. A picturesque recreation area located next to the dam provides a picnic area with two group shelters, a swim beach, and hiking trails. (The group shelters may be reserved through the NRRS.)
Directions
From Nashua, US 3 to Exit 7, West on NH 101A and 101 to Peterborough, follow signs to dam, 4 miles West.
Activities
- Biking
- Boating
- Interpretive Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Pets
- Picnicking
- Winter Sports
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing