NH’s Squam Lake named a high freshwater swimming spot by Reader’s Digest

Tired of the seaweed, sand and that salty feeling on the ocean? You’re in luck. One of one of the best lakes for freshwater swimming within the nation is situated proper right here in New Hampshire, in line with Reader’s Digest.

The journal not too long ago launched a listing of the top 26 lakes for swimming in the U.S. this summer time, itemizing lakes “where access is easy, the water is clean and the views are absolutely stunning.”

Out of all of the lakes in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, Squam Lake made the record as a high freshwater swimming spot. Here’s why it ranked extremely, in addition to methods to go to this summer time.

About Squam Lake

Made up of an even bigger and smaller lake linked by a channel, Squam Lake was named to Reader’s Digest’s record of high swimming lakes for its water high quality, security and fame.

Here’s what Reader’s Digest has to say concerning the swimming spot: “If Squam Lake’s beckoning shoreline and placid water look familiar, you’re not dreaming: ‘On Golden Pond’ was shot along the misty coastline of this gorgeous lake. Filled with coves and islands, Squam Lake is a swimmer’s dream. Not only is there always a quiet place to swim, but boats are limited to 40 mph during the day (and even slower at night), keeping the water calm and safe.”

While no different of New Hampshire’s lakes made the record, Maine’s Echo Lake was additionally named a high freshwater swimming spot by the journal.

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How to swim at Squam Lake

Stretching for seven miles, Squam Lake might be accessed from a number of cities within the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire. For swimming particularly, there are a number of small seashores on islands and within the Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest in Center Harbor, in addition to a public seaside in Ashland.

Located on the southern finish of Little Squam Lake, Ashland Town Beach is open to the general public each day, with lifeguards on obligation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seasonal and each day passes might be purchased onsite. The seaside is situated on Leavitt Lane in Ashland.