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Surry Mountain Lake Beach

Surry Mountain Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Keene, NH, NH

Price: From $35 per night

Price range: $35–$85 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.Surry Mountain Lake Beach has restrooms with flush toilets. There is a large sandy beach and swim area.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/surry-mountain-lake-beach to be notified when sites open up.

Surry Mountain Lake Beach offers a scenic day-use facility on the Ashuelot River with a small beach, boat launch, and family-friendly amenities. Google reviewers consistently rate it 4.7/5 stars and praise it as a great spot for picnics and getaways.

Wildlife alert: Bobcats, porcupines, snapping turtles, and eastern milksnakes are documented in the area within 8km.

Insider tips for Surry Mountain Lake Beach: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites and high demand. Arrive early in the day, as the facility may close if at capacity and walking required to access the park. No hookups available, so bring a fully self-contained setup or plan day-use visits only.

Skip Surry Mountain Lake Beach if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this facility.. You're visiting outside May-October — the campground operates seasonally.. You prefer large campgrounds — only 3 tent sites total..

Best time to visit Surry Mountain Lake Beach: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area (Keene, NH), Edward Macdowell Lake Day Use Facilities (PETERBOROUGH, NH), Townshend Lake Recreation Area (Townshend, VT), Tully Lake Recreation Area (Ma) (Royalston, MA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Surry Mountain Lake Beach

Cell signal at Surry Mountain Lake Beach (Keene, NH): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Keene, NH, NH★ 4.4 (5 reviews)From $35/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility located on the Ashuelot River in Surry, New Hampshire.Surry Mountain Lake Beach has restrooms with flush toilets. There is a large sandy beach and swim area.

Best for:AnglersBoatersWildlife watchersSites:Tent
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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites2 sites
PetsNot allowed
CampfiresNot permitted
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Flush Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at this facility.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — the campground operates seasonally.✕ You prefer large campgrounds — only 3 tent sites total.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites and high demand.

Arrive early in the day, as the facility may close if at capacity and walking required to access the park.

No hookups available, so bring a fully self-contained setup or plan day-use visits only.

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bobcats, porcupines, snapping turtles, and eastern milksnakes are documented in the area within 8km.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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603-352-4130· Surry Mountain Lake
Getting there →

Surry Mountain Lake Beach is located on Route 12A in Surry, New Hampshire.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Surry Mountain Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Surry Mountain Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Surry Mountain Lake Beach cost per night?+
Surry Mountain Lake Beach costs $35–$85 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Surry Mountain Lake Beach open?+
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Surry Mountain Lake Beach have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Surry Mountain Lake Beach?+
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Surry Mountain Lake Beach?+
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Surry Mountain Lake Beach?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Surry Mountain Lake Beach is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Surry Mountain Lake Beach open, and what are check-in times?+
Surry Mountain Lake Beach is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$35 /night★ 4.4 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area

Keene, NH

From $30/night

Edward Macdowell Lake Day Use Facilities

PETERBOROUGH, NH

From $60/night

Townshend Lake Recreation Area

Townshend, VT

From $70/night

Tully Lake Recreation Area (Ma)

Royalston, MA

From $40/night

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