Squam Lake

Squam Lake is one of the best lakes to visit in New Hampshire. This lake is a body of water that spans the borders of Grafton, Carroll, and Belknap counties and is situated in central New Hampshire, south of the White Mountains, in the Lakes Region. Holderness is the lake's major town center. The lake is situated northwest of Lake Winnipesaukee, which is significantly bigger. There is only one small village, Holderness, which has cottages that are covertly hidden by trees on its crooked shore. If you were to kayak about the lake quietly, you may assume that most of its shore is uninhabited besides loons and the occasional eagle.

On a naturalist cruise offered by the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, discover more about these and the lake habitats. At the center's protected preserve, you may interact with local wildlife and trek its paths to the 1,067-foot summit of Mt. Fayal for vistas. From the center, a different trail leads to the lovely Kirkwood Gardens, where flowering plants have been selected to draw butterflies and birds.

A historic bridal route close by, off Route 113, climbs West Rattlesnake Mountain to ledges with views of the lake and Rattlesnake Island. You'll be seeking for accommodations close by because there are so many things to do between the two lakes. named for the Katherine Hepburn picture that was shot on Squam Lake.

Location: Grafton County, Carroll County, and Belknap County, New Hampshire