Surry Mountain Lake offers year round fun for everyone. Swimming, sunbathing, picnicking, canoeing, horseshoes and volleyball are some of the summertime favorite activities enjoyed at Surry Mountain Lake. The recreation area offers a 600 foot long sandy beach, with a swimming area, boat ramp and picnic tables with grills.

During the winter, visitors enjoy cross country skiing, ice fishing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Hunting and fishing are also favorite activities at Surry Mountain Lake.

With over 1600 acres of managed land and a 265 acre lake, Surry Mountain Lake, offers the hunter, angler, wildlife photographer and birder great opportunities to see various species of wildlife. In the spring the state stocks trout upstream of the lake, and in the fall, pheasants are stocked.

Hunting and fishing are permitted in accordance with New Hampshire state laws and posted regulations. For more information on hunting or fishing, you can contact the New Hampshire Division of Fish and Game.

If you are planning a family reunion, wedding reception, or business outing, don't forget the shelters at Surry Mountain Lake. Two large shelters that seat about 100 people each, are located in the recreation area and may be reserved for a fee, as well as a small shelter that seats about 16 people. Bathrooms with flush toilets are located close-by to the shelters.

In addition to the these activities, special interpretive programs on natural resources, water safety and flood control are provided by park rangers. Gatehouse tours are also available. Check out our Current Events to find out what's happening now.

Last Updated: January 24, 2011