Lincoln Area
Lincoln, New Hampshire
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44°8'12.1"N 71°40'21.0"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New Hampshire |
Swim
Bathing suits: Some optional, see below
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Lincoln, New Hampshire
- Head southwest (325 ft)
- Continue onto Recycle Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto NH-112 W (0.1 mi)
- Turn right to merge onto I-93 N (7.0 mi)
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