The
Umbagog area offers year-round enjoyment to all its residents and
visitors. Whether your activities are on land or water, the thousands
of acres of forestlands, miles of scenic rivers, and spectacular
lakes makes us a four-season place of fun.
Lake Umbagog is more than 10 miles in length, covering more than 8500 acres, with more than 50 miles of shoreline, it has an average depth of only 15 feet. Due to a few large landowners the land around Umbagog Lake has remained largely undeveloped. The area provides excellent wildlife habitat for migratory birds, endangered and threatened species, resident wildlife and rare plant species.
Umbagog Lake has the largest nesting concentration of common loons in N.H. Abundant fish populations and wetland habitat support one of the highest concentrations of nesting Osprey in N.H. The area provides habitat for protected species like the Bald Eagles and other Raptors. In 1989 Bald Eagles successfully nested at Umbagog Lake for the first time in N.H. since 1949.
Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1992 to provide long-term conservation of significant wetland and upland wildlife habitat associated with Umbagog Lake. The Refuge was established in partnership with the States of New Hampshire and Maine to conserve the rich wildlife values of the area.. Visitors to Lake Umbagog will revel in the diversity and richness of this area and the lake's magnificent beauty.
Winter
Here
we do winter right with lots and lots of snow. Downhill and
cross-country skiing are nearby at the Wilderness Ski Area
in Dixville, NH and at Sunday River in Bethel, ME.
Snowmobilers come back to the Umbagog Area with good
reason: hundreds of miles of groomed trails provide hours of adventure.
Our lakes and rivers offer the perfect setting for an ice fishing
"bob house" or good ole' fishing hole.
Spring
This season signals the beginning of Mother Nature's new year. Snow melts and longer days of sunlight bring the woods alive with acres and acres of wildflowers and wildlife welcoming their new young. Anglers take to area lakes, rivers and streams alive with bass, trout, and salmon. Nature enthusiasts watch for moose along the roadways and eagerly anticipate the return of eagles and loons.
Summer
The Umbagog area is unspoiled and unmatched in its natural beauty and a real treat for the summer vacationer. There is plenty to do: simple pleasures like enjoying an ice-cream cone, floating on an inner tube, picnicking at a scenic rest area, or camping in a remote wilderness site. Our waters are ideal for fishing, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing or sightseeing in a pontoon boat. Hiking, biking, and bird watching awaits those seeking the beauty and solitude of our dense woodlands.
Fall
No question about it, Fall brings this region a rainbow of colors unsurpassed in the Northeast and a true feast for the eyes and camera. Days filled with crisp air and frosty nights reawaken the senses. Hunters love the Umbagog area because of its friendly communities, wooded terrain and its abundance of moose, deer, bear, small game, and birds, all making for just the right combination of hunting success stories.