Shellcamp Pond

Belknap County, New Hampshire

Enjoy life on the water at Shellcamp Pond in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. For city conveniences, Concord is under 30 miles away.

The Lakes Region General Hospital is under 15 miles away, and the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is under 45 miles away.

Tranquil and Beautiful

Shellcamp Pond spans 145 acres, has a mean depth of seven feet, and has a maximum depth of 15 feet. A dam was built on Academy Brook in 1931 to create Shellcamp Pond. The lake gets inflow from Huckins Brook.

The beautiful waters of Shellcamp Pond are perfect for any watercraft: powerboats, pontoons, bass boats, jet skis, sailboats, or kayaks. Lakers can also enjoy water skiing, tubing, and wakeboarding.

The swift waters of the brooks connected to the lake are a fun adventure for kayakers and canoers. A public boat launch on the northeast end of the lake makes it easy to access the water.

Anglers can find largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, lake trout, sunfish, and brown bullhead.

Surrounded by the Meadow Pond State Forest, Shellcamp Conservation Area, and Valley Shores Conservation Area, you will always have somewhere to explore and observe nature.

Explore Concord

Concord, the capital city of New Hampshire, has lots to offer residents of Shellcamp Pond.

The top attraction is the independently owned Red River Theatre. This theatre offers screenings of independent films as well as classic movies.

Those more interested in live performances should head to Capitol Center for the Arts. There they will find ballet, country, rock, and Broadway performances.

Another attraction is the Mcauliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, named after Christina Mcauliffe and Alan Shepard. This museum features interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits as well as a planetarium.

A Place to Call Home

Shellcamp Pond is a delightful place for a weekend getaway or forever home, being part of the lakes region but still a quiet, relaxing place to enjoy lake activities.