🏞️

Best Lakes in New Hampshire

23 top-rated lakes in New Hampshire. Discover pristine lakes ideal for swimming, fishing, boating, and peaceful waterfront relaxation.

Massabesic Lake (4.7 from 198 reviews), Newfound Lake (4.9 from 172 reviews) and Canobie Lake (4.7 from 121 reviews) are the most-reviewed swimming lakes in New Hampshire. The full ranking below covers 23 spots, ordered by how many people have reviewed them, each with photos, ratings and directions.

SwimmingFishingKayakingBoatingCamping

Top Lakes in New Hampshire

Top 10 on the map

Locations approximate to pin

14.7(198)

Massabesic Lake

Lake · New Hampshire

Sizable lake & public water supply in a scenic setting with walking trails, fishing & boating.

24.9(172)

Newfound Lake

Lake · New Hampshire

Home to many fish species, this lake in Wellington State Park offers a boat launch & swimming beach.

34.7(121)

Canobie Lake

Lake · New Hampshire

Calm reservoir with an amusement park along its shores, also popular for kayaking & fishing.

44.8(82)

Lake Sunapee

Lake · New Hampshire

Sizable natural lake for fishing & boating, with multiple sandy beaches, parks & lighthouses.

54.6(73)

Lake Winnisquam

Lake · New Hampshire

Kayaking & fishing are popular activities on this scenic lake with mountain & sunset views.

64.8(68)

Echo Lake

Lake · Franconia, New Hampshire

Camping nearby

Surrounded by trees & hills, this tranquil lake is a destination for swimming, boating & fishing.

74.9(65)

Lonesome Lake

Lake · Lincoln, New Hampshire

Camping nearby

12-acre mountain lake accessible by hiking trail, with a loop path & year-round hut for overnights.

84.7(60)

Ossipee Lake

Lake · New Hampshire

Camping nearby

Vacation homes surround this tranquil destination, with beaches for swimming, fishing & boating.

94.8(57)

Pawtuckaway Lake

Lake · Nottingham, New Hampshire

Camping nearby

Celebrated, 784-acre lake featuring swimming, boating, canoe rentals, mountain biking & picnicking.

104.8(51)

Merrymeeting Lake

Lake · New Durham, New Hampshire

Lush hills & vacation homes surround this water body offering fishing, boating, swimming & more.

4.7(42)

Mascoma Lake

Lake · New Hampshire

Spacious lake with a beach for swimming & recreation, plus sailing, ice fishing & other activities.

4.7(41)

Conway Lake

Lake · New Hampshire

A popular fishing hole, this 1,316-acre lake features a boat launch, swimming beach & campground.

4.6(38)

Lake Wentworth

Lake · Wolfeboro, New Hampshire

Lake with numerous small islands, bordered by a state park offering swimming, boating & fishing.

4.8(33)

Great East Lake

Lake · New Hampshire

This lake bordering Maine & New Hampshire offers activities such as boating, fishing & water skiing.

4.8(29)

Lake Francis

Lake · New Hampshire

Woods encircle this tranquil, scenic lake featuring boating, fishing & nearby hiking trails

4.9(27)

Lakes of the Clouds

Lake · Sargent's Purchase, New Hampshire

Old-growth forests & wooded hills surround this scenic lake, popular among anglers.

3.6(26)

Country Pond

Lake · New Hampshire

Camping nearby

Trees encircle this large, scenic pond in a serene environment that draws boaters & fishermen.

4.8(22)

First Connecticut Lake

Lake · Pittsburg, New Hampshire

Well-known, peaceful lake surrounded by mountains & hills drawing anglers for year-round fishing.

5.0(20)

Stinson Lake

Lake · Rumney, New Hampshire

Stinson Lake is a 342-acre water body located in the town of Rumney in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The lake is in the southern part of the White Mountains and is the largest lake in the White Mountain National Forest.