Summary

Join us for a summer weekend of camping, canoeing, swimming, campfires and camaraderie on Squam Lake in Holderness, NH.  This trip requires previous paddling or kayaking experience.  The site is on an island requiring transport of participants and gear by canoe or kayak. We will plan a strenuous day on the water on Saturday!

We have reserved Bowman 4 for 12 people on Bowman Island. Bowman Island is a 23-acre island located across a narrow channel from Moon Island. There is a dock and small beach at the northwest end of the island and a dock at the southeast side of the island, providing access to our group site (# 4). We are required to use the site’s 3 wooden, raised platforms to prevent damage to the ground, so we will try to coordinate tents between us.  Each site has a fire ring, no grates, and nearby composting toilet. 

The Squam Lakes Association rents canoes and kayaks to the public at the SLA Resource Center on Route 3 in Holderness, NH.  Participants should reach out to partner for shared canoe rentals, tents and other shared gear.  Boat reservations in advance are suggested.  Anyone planning to kayak should be aware of limitations of space for overnight camping gear.

Information can be found at http://www.squamlakes.org/natural-areas-trails-and-recreation/boat-rentals.

Shared costs for the site will be $25/person for Friday through Sunday and must be remitted upon signup to get a spot. Details for the payment will follow by email. Parking, canoe rental, food, etc. are not included.

Shared Gear: 

• 3 season tent + ground cloth
• Tarp
• Camp stove & fuel
• Cookware
• Pot holder
• Water containers
• Water Filter

Other Gear:

• Dry bags or heavy plastic trash bags
• Sleeping bag / sleeping pad
• Bowl / plate / mug
• Spork or spoon /  knife and fork
• Water bottles
• Sunglasses
• Scrub pads
• Straps / bungee cords
• Camp chair
• Flashlight /head lamp
• Summer appropriate, synthetic or wool (fast drying) base layers plus insulation and wind/water proof layers for mixing and matching.
• Camp shoes, water shoes
• Bathing suit
• Toiletries, sunsreen, wide brimmed hat, 10 + essentials, etc.
• Camp food, festive beverages and Saturday trip lunch

Directions To Trailhead Parking Lot

We will meet at the SLA Resource Center on Route 3 in Holderness, NH at 1 PM to meet our canoe buddies, pick up canoes and organize gear for the group paddle to Bowman Island.  Please be prompt for efficient departure to the site.