Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234176
When Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities reopens
Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026 · of 2 monitored sites
Of the 50 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026): 28 open for online reservation · 1 reserved · 21 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
44% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 28 of 50 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 12, 2026Not open online44%
Open reservation dates28 / 50
Reserved (of online inventory)1 / 29
Weekday openings18
Weekend openings10
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 18 fall on weekdays and 10 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 22 of 24 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| SH1 | 14 |
| SH2 | 14 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 28
Next open weekendFri · Oct 2
The next bookable date is Sep 28; the first open weekend starts Oct 2. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
28 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units at Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH1 | 14 | 8 dates | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +2 more |
| SH2 | 14 | 8 dates | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +2 more |
About Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities
Overview
Edward MacDowell Lake is situated in a quiet corner of the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.
This day-use area lies just off State Route 101 on the shores of the picturesque lake named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell.
Recreation
Visitors can spend days kayaking and canoeing on the scenic lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy lake access.
Fishing is also a popular activity. Largemouth bass, pickerel, perch and horned pout are all found in abundance.
Several hiking trails link up around the lake as well, including the West Ridge Trail, which runs along the entire western edge of the lake and up through the surrounding wetlands.
Younger visitors enjoy the park's Junior Ranger Program, which focuses on the surrounding forest, its wildlife and waterways and protecting the environment. Kids ages six through 12 become honorary park rangers upon completion and receive a patch and certificate.
Facilities
This year-round park offers two day-use picnic shelters, perfect for large parties or family functions. Flush toilets, drinking water, picnic tables and grills are provided. Summer hours 8am-8pm - Off season hours: sunrise to sunset. A swim beach, playground, horseshoe pits, car top boat launch and volleyball court offer additional recreation opportunities.
Natural Features
The 165-acre lake is surrounded by densely forested rolling hills. Shady pine, birch, poplar, maple, oak, beech, hemlock and alder trees cover the area.
Wildlife is abundant in and around the park. White-tailed deer, moose, beaver, fisher, muskrat, otter and many other mammals make their homes around the lake. Birders may observe many species including osprey, hawks, owls, great blue herons, woodpeckers, waterfowl and songbirds.
2 monitored unitsDay use1 shadedPets OKMax party 100
Getting there
From Route 101 in Peterborough, take a right onto Union Street for 1/2-mile, then take a left onto Wilder Street and travel all the way to the end of the street.
75 Wilder Street, Peterborough, NH 03458603-924-3431
BirdingBoatingCanoeingFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingPicnickingRanger StationSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities?
Reservations for Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities are made through Recreation.gov. 28 of 50 tracked reservation dates are currently open (56%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities?
October 2026, with 22 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 24.
When is the next open date at Edward MacDowell Lake Day Use Facilities?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 28 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 2. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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