CountiesBelknap County
New HampshireNatural lakeBelknap County
Squam Lake
Fed by the Squam River, Squam Lake holds roughly 6,790 acres of water in New Hampshire. The lake is in Belknap County. Management is in the hands of NH Marine Patrol. This guide maps 2 named swimming spots around its shoreline.
Coordinates43.7453, -71.5261
Surface area6,790 acres
Max depth99 ft
RiverSquam River
Managed byNH Marine Patrol
Swimming beaches on Squam Lake
2 named swimming spots and shoreline access points, from USGS GNIS, Recreation.gov and the Forest Service. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.
Squam Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo
Planning a day at Squam Lake
The center of the lake is at 43.7453, -71.5261. It reaches roughly 99 feet at its deepest. It lies at roughly 561 feet of elevation.
Public access at Squam Lake covers 2 named swimming spots. These come from Recreation.gov (RIDB) and USGS GNIS. Center Harbor Town Beach and White Mountain National Forest are on the list. Assume no lifeguard is on duty and keep children within reach.
We check the public feeds daily, so this page will fill in if one appears. This page shows no water level for Squam Lake because no agency publishes one that can be read automatically.
Swimming season in New Hampshire runs through the warm months, and day-use areas set their own opening dates. There is no water temperature sensor here, so only air conditions are shown. Water quality is monitored unevenly on inland lakes, so posted notices are the most reliable guide.
The closest lakes in this guide are Newfound Lake (New Hampshire, 14 mi), Lake Winnisquam (New Hampshire, 14 mi) and Lake Winnipesaukee (New Hampshire, 14 mi). New Hampshire has 22 lakes on this site in total.
Questions about Squam Lake
Can you swim in Squam Lake?
Yes. This guide maps 2 named swimming spots around the lake, including Center Harbor Town Beach and White Mountain National Forest. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.
How big is Squam Lake?
About 6,790 acres. Maximum depth is around 99 feet.
What other lakes are near Squam Lake?
The closest in this guide is Newfound Lake, about 14 miles away in New Hampshire.
Lakes near Squam Lake
Other lakes in this guide, ordered by distance.
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Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these public sources.