Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Active and Adventure Travel Guide

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Fall foliage in Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, New Hampshire
Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, New Hampshire (John and Karen Hollingsworth/courtesy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service)
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Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Active and Adventure Travel Tips

By Karen Berger
  • The Big Island Area is an exposed and potentially wind-tossed route that follows the southwest shore north from the public boat launch on Route 26 in Cambridge, New Hampshire. Camp on Big Island and listen to the loons. On the return, you can hug the shore or detour east to Tidswell Point, where you might spot moose. Be aware that returning this way requires crossing open water.
  • To see the biggest number and variety of wildlife in the reserve, put in at the public boat launch just upstream from the Errol Dam and explore the backwaters north and south of the Androscoggin River. Harper's Meadow and Sweat Meadows boast large numbers of nesting birds. Stay at least 4,000 feet away from the marsh vegetation.
  • Take the Magalloway River south from Lake Umbagog NWR Headquarters in Wentworth Location to Leonard Pond, a complex of islands and channels at the confluence of Lake Umbagog and the Androscoggin and Magalloway Rivers. Look for moose, waterfowl, great blue herons, and nesting bald eagles.
  • Put in near Errol Dam and paddle up the Androscoggin to the lake, then turn north to Leonard Pond. If time permits, continue on to Leonard Marsh, another haven for waterfowl and moose.

Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Overview

Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge is part of a comprehensive cooperative protection and management effort to preserve wildlife, wildlife habitat, wetlands, and timber resources along the northern Maine/New Hampshire border. Read More

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Hotels

Magalloway River Inn Cabins

3331 Dam Rd.
Wentworth Location, Errol, NH 03579 Map

Distance: 5.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
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The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel

1000 Cold Springs Road
Dixville Notch, NH 03576 Map

Distance: 15.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Clear Stream Natural Campground

Colebrook Rd.
Errol, NH 03579 Map

Distance: 7.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Attractions

Mahoosuc Trail

expert favorite attraction
Oxford County
Bethel, Maine

Distance: 18.3 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The 27.3-mile Mahoosuc Trail ascends more than 10,000 feet. Gorham and the vast Peabody River Valley spread out below the summit, 2555 feet above sea level.... Read More
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West Kennebago Mountain Trail

Oxford County
Upper Cupsuptic Township, Maine

Distance: 19.9 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Red-blazed West Kennebago Mountain Trail is about two miles each way. The trip begins on a flat path through beech forest, then slightly inclines on its way to the summit. ... Read More
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Umbagog Lake

Rte. 26
Cambridge, New Hampshire

Distance: 1.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Umbagog Lake has one of the biggest nesting Osprey populations in the state. Naturally, fish are abundant, but the miles of forest, rivers, and beach offer something for everyone.... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

Distance (mi.)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport 141.3 map
Boston Logan International Airport 165.4 map
Albany International Airport 195.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

Distance (mi.)
Portland International Jetport Airport 84.8 map
Lebanon Hanover/Regional/White River Airport 100.2 map
Burlington International Airport 105.8 map

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