Surry Mountain Lake

Located off Route 12A north of Keene and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, look for the entrance to the Surry Mountain Lake Recreation Area on the right. A 600-foot sandy beach offers great views of the surrounding hills with free admission. There are no lifeguards. In addition to swimming, the area offers picnic tables with grills, a boat ramp, nature trail, changing rooms, bathrooms, drinking water, horseshoes and volleyball facilities. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays, and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. all other days.