Places to Explore

These sites are all within 30 minutes drive of Kayak Country:

Surf Safari: we take Stand Up Surfboards to Rye Beach. Want to learn? Rent? Put a little zip in your outlook!

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Pleasant Lake, New London: Located 2 miles west of Kayak Country, right off Rte. 11. Look for Elkins Business Loop and the landing is next to the dam. The lake with beautiful clear water is 2 miles long with Blueberry Island on east side of lake.

Lake Sunapee State Beach: At Mt. Sunapee circle north of Newbury Harbor 3 miles on Rte. 103. State entry fee required to launch (approx. $5.00). Bathrooms and snack bar in summer. After launching in canal or off beach, go south 2 miles to Newbury harbor or north 5 miles. Points of interest: directly across from launch site on east side of lake is National Park John Hay Estate. Anchor here for a swim! Most islands are private but there are interesting explorations around Great Island.

Highland Lake; Located 8 miles from our shop going East on Rt.11 toward Franklin; public boat landing and accommodations at Highland Lake Inn. check our Lodging page for contact.

Merrimack River: Put in behind Franklin High School at boat Landing. Pull out 6 miles later at boat landing at Prison Farm in Concord. Eagle Habitat.

Sugar River: Claremont and Newport: Along Rt 11. Find AMC River Guide for best routes.

Warner River: Warner, Exit 9 Rt 103. Check with AMC River guide to get highlights on when and where to try this waterway. .

Kezar Lake, North Sutton: Quiet lake with a few islands. Boat landing across from Follansbee Inn.  2 miles W. from Exit 10 I-89.

Little Lake Sunapee, New London: Look for boat landing on west side of lake near Exit 12 of I-89

Elbow Pond, Andover: Look for canoe ramp sign on Old College Rd, 3 miles after turn East on Rt. 11 toward Franklin.