Boat Launch Route:

From Route 11, follow Main Street into the Harbor. Observe signage for “Boat Launch Route”, with the entrance on RIGHT – just before the Harbor Green (Gazebo/Ben Mere Bandstand). Proceed to top of hill bearing LEFT through upper-most parking lot (#1-B).

Please stop your vehicle in this parking lot (#1-B) to prepare and check your watercraft for launching (i.e. remove cover – load items into boat – etc.) The Boat Wash Station, located in this lot, is provided and operated (FREE of charge to the public) by the LSPA (Lake Sunapee Protective Assoc.) to help guard against the spread of invasive organisms in Lake Sunapee. LSPA ‘Lake Hosts’ will also be on hand to greet you and perform a courtesy boat inspection and - share information about the threat of various invasive species.

Once your craft is ready to launch, continue forward through next parking lot (#1-A) and then LEFT onto Burkehaven Hill Road, forming a queue at stop sign along EAST side of road. An officer is stationed at the boat ramp directing each vehicle in the queue as their turn comes for launching, thus avoiding congestion at the boat launch.

After launching your watercraft – parking is available for your vehicle and trailer as designated on the map. The lots at Town Offices and Library are for use on weekends ONLY. The lot at the Gym can be utilized 7 days a week when school is NOT in session (end of June through the Wednesday before Labor Day) and otherwise - weekends ONLY.

PLEASE NOTE: Be certain to allow ample space to accommodate both your vehicle and boat trailer along the roadside before entering Burkehaven Hill Road queue. DO NOT block driveways while queuing to launch. Observe the ‘NO WAKE’ requirement when exiting the Harbor in your watercraft, until reaching the posted buoy. Public Restrooms are located in Sunapee Harbor, George’s Mills and Newbury Harbor. Navigational charts are also available at these 3 locations.