Swains Lake Boat Launch is a public boat ramp in Barrington, NH. It's about 25 miles from Manchester, NH, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Bow Lake Public Boat Ramp in Strafford, about 6.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Barrington, NH |
| Water | Swains Lake |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Swains Lake Boat Launch is in Barrington, New Hampshire. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Swains Lake Boat Launch itself.
Swains Lake, in Barrington.
We don't have fee information for Swains Lake Boat Launch, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Swains Lake Boat Launch as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Cocheco River Canoe Launch in Madbury, about 5.3 miles away.
Bellamy Reservoir in Madbury (4.7 miles), Cocheco River Canoe Launch in Madbury (5.3 miles) and Bow Lake Public Boat Ramp in Strafford (6.2 miles).
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