Merrymeeting Lake

Strafford County, New Hampshire

Merrymeeting Lake is in New Durham, New Hampshire, around 20 miles from Rochester. Residents can also visit Concord, under 40 miles away.

The Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is under 60 miles away, and the Portsmouth Regional Hospital is under 50 miles away. For medical care, the Huggins Hospital is 12 miles away.

Big and Beautiful

Spanning an impressive 1,233 acres and with a max depth of 120 feet, Merrymeeting Lake has plenty of room for new residents to enjoy recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on the southwestern side of the water.

Anglers can find rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, lake trout, smallmouth bass, eastern chain pickerel, brown bullhead, and burbot.

Explore New Durham

Those looking for fun off the lake can discover everything New Durham has to offer.

One popular attraction is the Scenic Railriders, where visitors can ride along with several old train tracks on specially made railbikes.

Another popular attraction is the Browns Ridge Family Farm, where visitors can interact with many animals and go horseback riding.

Visit Rochester

Rochester is the largest city in the seacoast region and the fourth-largest city in the state. There is a lot of rich history and a variety of activities to embark on in the city.

If you want to spend an afternoon outside, there are public and family-friendly parks and playgrounds. There are also hiking, walking, and biking trails along the Cocheco River.

Enjoy the great shopping and dining scenes with some entertainment for a perfect night downtown.

Serene and Gorgeous

Those looking for a beautiful and relaxing place to live will love living on Merrymeeting Lake.