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Access Site NH

Bass Island Park

Piscataquog River • Merrimack River

Source: new_hampshire_office_of_energy_and_planning Updated 1 year ago

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City: Manchester, NH
County: Hillsborough County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 42.97858417, -71.47342580
305 Second St, Manchester, NH 03102, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Piscataquog River near Goffstown, NH Same River 4.7 mi away
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Piscataquog River below Gorham Br, near Goffstown, NH Same River 8.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Piscataquog River
3 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
III This location is on this run Dave's Wave
0.1 mi
II Upstream from here (3.9 mi from take-out) Goffstown
3.3 mi 15 ft/mi
II-III+(IV) Upstream from here (16.3 mi from take-out) Lake Horace to Everett Reservoir
6.9 mi 42 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Bass Island Park offers a convenient boat ramp access point to the Piscataquog River in Manchester, NH. Located at 347 Second Street on the west side of the city, this compact 1.3-acre park provides a dedicated vessel ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. The site is a peaceful green space within an urban area and includes amenities such as benches for rest or preparation before paddling.

This access point is ideal for paddlers looking to explore the Piscataquog River. The ramp appears well-maintained and suitable for hand-launch craft as well as trailered boats. For more specific information about current conditions, parking availability, or any usage policies, contact the City of Manchester Parks & Recreation Department through their website at manchesternh.gov.