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    Contoocook River Reservoir is a lake worth visiting. The amount of precipitation that falls at Contoocook River Reservoir is close to the national average; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. Very perfect water scenery is available at Monadnock Power Station Dam right next door to Contoocook River Reservoir, and if you've had enough of Contoocook River Reservoir, Contoocook River Reservoir  
   is nearby. During the warmest time of the year at Contoocook River Reservoir temperatures are usually in the 70's. Summer night lows sink down to the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's; nighttime lows during the wintertime for Contoocook River Reservoir tend to be in the 10's.
And that's not all you can do here at Contoocook River Reservoir. Camping is available at Field'n Forest Recreation Area, and you're probably hooked on lakes, Powder Mill
 
               Pond is one of those nearby. Dry warm beds await you at The Henniker Motel; wonderful skiing awaits you at Pats Peak. This lake is so wonderful. Great Brook is a stream that you may run into during your stay; on a glorious day you can take a hike along the Wapack Trail.
There is a brilliant hiking trail close to Contoocook River Reservoir called the Pumpelly Trail, and you'll meet a lot of people from Manchester-Nashua here. This lake is so wonderful. Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Campers Beach, and the Parker Trail is a great hiking trail nearby. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the area next to Contoocook River Reservoir has to offer. Camping at Seven Maples Campground is always a tremendous experience, and skiing at Crotched Mountain is one of those things you just have to do.
Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend Contoocook River; if you need a spot to stay Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge is a wonderful choice. Hit the beach if you want, Picnickers Beach is practically right here; if you come at the right time of year, Contoocook River - North Branch offers some brilliant whitewater.

 
The Henniker Motel, Henniker
12 miles away
The Henniker Motel is located at the base of Pats Peak Ski area and just 1.5 miles from New England College. The property features spectacular views- an indoor pool and is conveniently located to all ...

Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge, Mount Sunapee
20 miles away
This recently remodeled (2007) Mount Sunapee, NH hotel is ideally located at the Mount Sunapee State Park recreational area. Escape to the Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge in New Hampshire for the beau...

Current weather conditions at Contoocook River Reservoir, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: MOUNT SUNAPEE 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 43
Longitude: -71.92667

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These outdoors activities are available near Contoocook River Reservoir.
 Beaches Near Contoocook River Reservoir:
Picnickers Beach, Hillsborough County, 3 miles away
Campers Beach, Hillsborough County, 3 miles away
 Hotels Near Contoocook River Reservoir:
The Henniker Motel, Henniker, 12 miles away
Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge, Mount Sunapee, 20 miles away
Colonial Hotel, Gardner, 22 miles away
Gardner Super 8 Motel, Gardner, 22 miles away
Rodeway Inn Westminster, Westminster, 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Contoocook River Reservoir:
Seven Maples Campground, Hancock, 4 miles away
Field'n Forest Recreation Area, Hancock, 4 miles away
Cliffton's Country Camping, Hillsboro, 6 miles away
Oxbow Campground, Hillsboro, 7 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Contoocook River Reservoir:
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire, 0 miles away
      875 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire, 12 miles away
      710 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire, 18 miles away
      1510 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Contoocook River Reservoir:
Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class II - 5 miles long (Jaffrey to Peterborough)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Hillsborough to Henniker)
 National Parks Near Contoocook River Reservoir:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT, 55 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI, 59 miles away
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA, 69 miles away
 Trails Near Contoocook River Reservoir:
Wapack Trail, Hillsborough County, 7 miles away
Parker Trail, Cheshire County, 12 miles away
Pumpelly Trail, Cheshire County, 13 miles away
 Lakes Near Contoocook River Reservoir:
Contoocook River Reservoir, Hillsborough CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Powder Mill Pond, Hillsborough CountyCounty, 0 miles away

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