Home > Play > Outdoor Recreation OPEN FOR PLAY - 365 DAYS PER YEAR!! GOLFING New Hampshire has more than 90 golf courses around the state, from semi-private and public courses to the courses that are the centerpieces of some of the state's finest resorts. Golfers can choose from lakeside courses, historic courses edged by mountains, or newer courses that follow the rugged natural contours of the land. The designers of these courses read like a "Who's Who" of golf - Donal Ross, Phil Wogan, Brian Silva - as do the players who have met the challenge of playing some of the most scenic courses in the country. www.nhgolf.com          For a list of public courses, see www.visitnh.gov BOATING Enjoy the summer with a season filled with boating. Whether you prefer cruising across the lake in a speedboat, ice sailing, or paddling the calmer waters of the smaller ponds in a canoe/kayak, the Lakes Region has a host of boating opportunities. There are many places to rent a boats of all types, and public access is provided. Look under Boat Dealers in the phone book for rentals. Boat Launches on Lake Winnipesaukee CAMPING Camping is a favorite pastime of visitors to the Lakes Region. Our private and public campgrounds offer a wide range of camping experiences. For more information, contact the NH Campground Owners’ Association, PO Box 320, Twin Mountain, NH 03595 at 603.846.5511 or the NH Division of Parks and Recreation at 603.271.3254. www.nhparks.state.nh.us FISHING The Lakes Region offers anglers many different and challenging opportunities throughout the year to catch a variety of both cold and warm water fish. Pick up a copy of the New Hampshire Freshwater Fishing Digest by contacting the NH Fish and Game Department Region 2 Office in New Hampton at 603.744.5470, or stop by a local bait and tackle shop for more information. www.nhfg.net        BICYCLING From leisurely rides along quiet back roads to wild rides down mountain trails, the Lakes Region provides bicyclists an astounding variety of terrain. For information about mountain biking, contact the NH Bureau of Trails at 603.271.3254. Recreational bikers may contact the Granite State Wheelmen at 603.898.5479, or stop by a local bike shop. www.nhtrails.org      www.granitestatewheelmen.org SNOWMOBILING New Hampshire offers snowmobile enthusiasts an extensive network of groomed trails. Contact the New Hampshire Snowmobile Association at 603.224.8906 for information about local snowmobile clubs or the NH Bureau of Trails at 603.271.3254 for information about snowmobile trails. www.nhtrails.org SKIING The Lakes Region offers some of New Hampshire's finest alpine and cross-country skiing. For alpine ski conditions, call 800.258.3608 and for cross-country ski conditions, call 800.262.6660. For more information on skiing, snowboarding and winter vacations, contact Ski New Hampshire, PO Box 10, North Woodstock, NH 03262 at 800.88.SKI.NH (800.887.5464) or the Gunstock Recreation Area located in Gilford at 603.293.4341 or 800.486.7862. www.gunstock.com          www.skinh.com HIKING Hikers in the Lakes Region are rewarded with spectacular views of the lakes and surrounding mountain ranges. Popular trails include the Mt. Major Trail in Alton, Red Hill Trail in Moultonborough, Belknap Mountain Trails in Gilford, and Mt. Shaw Trail in Tuftonboro. For a complete description of these and other hikes, pick up a copy of the AMC White Mountain Guide at your local outdoors store or contact the AMC Pinkham Notch Office at 603.466.2727. www.hike-nh.com      www.outdoors.org www.nhtrails.org Ice climbing - www.neice.com Rock climbing - www.climbnh.com HUNTING There are many hunting opportunities throughout New Hampshire’s seasons. Pick up a copy of the New Hampshire Hunting and Fishing Digest by contacting the NH Fish and Game Department Region 2 Office in New Hampton at 603.744.5470, or stop a local outfitter for more information. Licenses available online at www.wildlife.state.nh.us

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