Picnic Shelter Reservations

Two picnic shelters are available at Edward MacDowell Lake that may be reserved for a fee:

Lake Overlook, Shelter #2 (SH2):

• Weekend /  Holiday Reservation Fee:  $60.00

• Weekday Reservation Fee:  $30.00                           

• Capacity:  80 - 100 people

• Accessible to persons with disabilities

• Amenities:  Cooking grills, water, restroom, horseshoe pits, volleyball court nearby, ample parking

• Beautiful view of reservoir and Skatutakee Mountain Range

• Please note that electricity is no longer available

Dam Overlook, Shelter #1 (SH1):

• Weekend / Holiday Reservation Fee:   $40.00

• Weekday Reservation Fee:  $20.00

• Capacity:  35 - 40 people

• Amenities:  Cooking grills, water, restroom, ample parking

• Views of Dam and Nubanusit Brook

Making a Picnic Shelter Reservation

• Shelter reservations are made through the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov

• Reservations may be made up to 360 days in advance and may be canceled for a $10 service fee. 

• Shelters may be reserved from the weekend before Memorial Day through the weekend after Labor Day.

• Unreserved shelters are available on a first come, first served basis.

• Groups that require any special accommodations (activities that may disrupt or dominate the normal use of the park facilities by the general public, exceeding site capacities or the use of additional park areas and facilities) continue to be required to apply for a special use permit.  Contact the project office at 603-924-3431. 

Please call at 603-924-3431 or e-mail Jason.C.Tremblay@usace.army.mil to schedule a program for your school or group.