Bow Lake Public Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Strafford, NH. It's about 23 miles from Manchester, NH, as the crow flies. If it's full, Swains Lake Boat Launch in Barrington is 6.2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Strafford, NH |
| Water | Bow Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Bow Lake Public Boat Ramp is in Strafford, New Hampshire. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Bow Lake Public Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Bow Lake.
Our data does not say whether Bow Lake Public Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Bow Lake Public Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Pawtuckaway Lake Boat Access in Nottingham, about 9.1 miles away.
Swains Lake Boat Launch in Barrington (6.2 miles), Baxter Lake in Rochester (7.9 miles) and Baxter Lake Boat Access Ramp in Rochester (8 miles).
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