Canoeing, Kayaking & Paddling New Hampshire’s Lakes Region
With 273 lakes and ponds, New Hampshire’s Lakes Region is famous for summertime fun. One of the best and most peaceful ways to enjoy the water is on your kayak, canoe or paddleboard. If you’re not familiar with the area, but love to kayak, we’ll help you get acquainted with a few of the many popular kayaking destinations in Laconia, NH and the surrounding Lakes Region.
Kayaking the Lakes Region of New Hampshire
The Lakes Region is in the east-central part of New Hampshire. It lies south of the White Mountains Region and extends all the way to the Maine border. The area is a popular tourist destination, especially in the summer as the numerous lakes offer an excellent source of recreational entertainment. The largest of the lakes include Lake Winnipesaukee, Lake Winnisquam, Squam Lake, and Newfound Lake. Laconia is the largest city in the region, and it lies between Lake Winnipesaukee and Lake Winnisquam.
Purity Lake, NH
With an untainted shoreline, scenic views, sandy beaches, beautiful tress and crystal-clear water, Purity Lake has everything a kayaker could want. It’s nestled between the White Mountains and the lakes region by Madison, NH. There’s a family-owned resort, Purity Spring Resort, that offers lodging as well as free canoe and kayak rental when you stay, making it a popular family destination. It’s also a great lake for fishing with good stocks of bullhead, pickerel, bream, largemouth bass and others.
Lake Winnipesaukee, NH
Lake Winnipesaukee is in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, bordered by Laconia, Meredith, Wolfeboro and Glendale. It is the perfect spot for nature lovers, kayaker, fishing enthusiasts, and adventure-seekers. The Squam and Ossipee Mountain ranges make a lovely backdrop as you explore the shoreline, islands and clear waters of central New Hampshire’s largest lake. You can also explore or camp at Ellacoya State Park. It offers 600 feet of sandy beach for swimming, kayaking and fishing on Lake Winnipesaukee’s shore.
Squam Lake, NH
Squam Lake is famous for its appearance in the 1981 classic movie “On Golden Pond.” It is easily one of New Hampshire’s most stunning locations with unrivaled natural serenity, stunningly still waters and breathtaking beauty. The lake is north Laconia, about 6.5 miles long and peppered with over 60 unnamed islands to explore.
Lake Winnisquam, NH
Bordering the city of Laconia, Lake Winnisqaum offers a convenient and secluded paddle with spectacular views of the White Mountain range. You can visit Ahern State Park, which spans 128 acres, with 3,500 feet of shoreline on Lake Winnisquam. Parking is available right next to the beach so you’ll be in the water within seconds of arrival! There is a small cove that’s offers a peaceful paddle with calm waters, but white caps wait just outside the cove if you’re looking for something a bit more challenging.
Kayak Storage Racks for Laconia, NH & the Surrounding Lake Region
With all the lakes, your options for kayaking and other water fun are practically limitless. Keep your kayak at the ready with a beautiful hand-crafted cedar log kayak storage rack from Log Kayak Rack. Our storage racks are exquisitely crafted out of 100% norther cedar logs and can safely and beautifully store and display kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and other small watercrafts. They are durable, naturally weather-resistant and can be customized or completely custom built to accommodate your specific needs. Shop our standard rack styles online now with free shipping to Laconia, NH. Or send us a message if you are interested in a custom kayak storage solution.