13 reviews
Edward Macdowell Lake Day Use Facilities is a fantastic venue with a beautiful lake and ample picnic tables, making it ideal for gatherings. Visitors appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities, including grills and restrooms, along with the variety of activities available, such as swimming and nature trails. Many families have enjoyed positive experiences and look forward to returning for future events.
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August 1, 2021
Our family reunion was all the more memorable because of the facilities at MacDowell Lake. The pavillion was perfect for our BBQ, family fun, music and games. Thank you, to the park rangers who came and introduced themselves and made themselves available for any need or questions. The view off pavillion 1 is stunning, with a walking trail nearby! Thank you, Thank you!
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August 1, 2021
Our family reunion was all the more memorable because of the facilities at MacDowell Lake. The pavillion was perfect for our BBQ, family fun, music and games. Thank you, to the park rangers who came and introduced themselves and made themselves available for any need or questions. The view off pavillion 1 is stunning, with a walking trail nearby! Thank you, Thank you!
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June 13, 2022
Excellent spot with plenty of parking.
Thanks again to the staff for giving us a personal welcome.
Much appreciated.
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June 13, 2022
Excellent spot with plenty of parking.
Thanks again to the staff for giving us a personal welcome.
Much appreciated.
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June 27, 2022
The weather was very cold and windy not what we expected at all for end of June! The location was great-perfect for lots of parking and guests!
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June 27, 2022
The weather was very cold and windy not what we expected at all for end of June! The location was great-perfect for lots of parking and guests!
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July 29, 2022
The pavillion was spotlessly clean. The two young rangers manning the office were extremely helpful and accommodating. They helped us solve a problem of our group's own making. Because of this, we had a wonderful camp cookout. Kudos to them.
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July 29, 2022
The pavillion was spotlessly clean. The two young rangers manning the office were extremely helpful and accommodating. They helped us solve a problem of our group's own making. Because of this, we had a wonderful camp cookout. Kudos to them.
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July 2, 2025
great location.
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July 2, 2025
great location.
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75 Wilder Street, Peterborough, NH 03458 United States
Elevation: 295 ft
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.
Edward Macdowell Lake Day Use Facilities is accessible via Route 101 in Peterborough.
Last updated: October 7, 2026
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Population: 2,539
Nearby city: Nashua, NH
Approx. 28 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 722 ft
Peterborough, NH
