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Edward Macdowell Lake Campground and Camping

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Peterborough (near Keene), NH
603-924-3431

Description:
Edward MacDowell Lake is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers and located off of State Route 101. It is open year-round from sunrise to sunset. Picnic shelters may be reserved from the third weekend in May through the second weekend in September. The park offers picnic tables and grills, horseshoe pits, a swim beach, (no lifgeguards, swim at your own risk), a nature trail and hiking trail, a boat ramp, and two picnic shelters. Unreserved shelters are available for use on a first come, first served basis. Interpretive programs are provided by our Park Rangers and interpretive exhibits are located in the Ranger Station.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
Accessible Group Shelters Accessible Hiking Trails Barrier-Free Facilities Beach Bird Watching Boat Ramp Canoeing Drinking Water Fishing Grills Group Shelter Hiking Horseshoe Pit Horseshoe Pitching Interpretive Center	Interpretive Programs Interpretive Trails Kayaking Parking Pay Telephone Photography Picnic Area Play Field Playground Ranger Station Restroom Swimming Volleyball Wildlife Viewing

Important Info:
Alerts and Important Information This is a Day Use Area. There is no overnight camping allowed. Pets are allowed on a leash. No pets are allowed on the swim beach. Special Reguest: Anything that might change the atmosphere of the park will require approval from the park staff before making a reservation. Examples include, but are not limited to: music, weddings/receptions, special cooking arrangements, etc. SH2 has a larger capacity for guests than SH1.

Open From:
Jun 14 2010 to Jun 14 2011

Fees:

Peak Season May 15 2010 - Sep 13 2010	GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC	$20.00-$60.00
Peak Season May 21 2011 - Sep 11 2011	GROUP SHELTER NONELECTRIC	$20.00-$60.00

Contact Details:
Campground Phone: 603-924-3431
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777

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Edward Macdowell Lake is a campground located in Keene, New Hampshire. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.

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