South Ponds

Located in the White Mountain National Forest near Stark, NH, the South Ponds Recreation Area offers a public boat ramp providing access to South Pond, a 124-acre natural lake with a maximum depth of 95 feet. The ramp is situated at an elevation of 1,115 feet and serves as the primary launching point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The recreation area also features a sandy beach, picnic shelter, restrooms, and parking facilities, making it a well-developed access point for paddling and fishing enthusiasts.

To reach South Ponds, take Route 3 south to Route 25 south, then turn left on Route 175A and right onto Green Street—the access is on the left. For detailed information about conditions, parking, or facility amenities, contact the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511. The pond is stocked with yearling brook and rainbow trout, making it a popular destination for both paddlers and anglers.

Nestled next to calm waters of Unknown Pond, this tent site is located off a spur of the Unknown Pond Trail. There is an outhouse, 6 designated camping spaces and reliable water from the pond or stream.