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The Squam Lakes Association maintains a public boat ramp on Route 3, approximately 1.5 miles south of Holderness village. This access point is strategically located along the channel connecting Big Squam and Little Squam lakes, making it an excellent launching point for exploring both bodies of water. Squam Lake is New Hampshire's second-largest lake entirely within the state, offering extensive paddling opportunities for kayakers, canoeists, and recreational boaters.
This is one of only a few public launching facilities on Squam Lake, making it a valuable resource for water enthusiasts. The site offers amenities including boat rentals, a store, gas, and paid parking. The Squam Lakes Association also maintains four public-use properties for exploration—Moon Island, Bowman Island, Chamberlain Reynolds Memorial Forest, and Five Finger Point—which can be accessed from the lake. Navigation charts with marked buoys are available for purchase at the ramp and local businesses, highly recommended for safe navigation on this larger lake.
The access point is conveniently located near White Mountain National Forest and close to other recreational opportunities in the Holderness area. Before launching, paddlers should obtain updated lake charts to familiarize themselves with navigation markers and water conditions.