You'll find State Boat Ramp on Elm Brook Pool in Contoocook. It's a public boat ramp. The drive from Manchester covers roughly 18 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Stumpfield Boat Launch in Contoocook is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Contoocook, NH |
| Water | Elm Brook Pool |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Elm Brook Pool has 2 more public launches besides State Boat Ramp. Elm Brook Pool overview
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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State Boat Ramp is in Contoocook, New Hampshire. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks State Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Elm Brook Pool.
We don't have fee information for State Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Paddlers can usually use State Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Rolfe Canal Public Boat Ramp in Concord, about 7.7 miles away.
Stumpfield Boat Launch in Contoocook (under 1 mile), Stumpfield-Mudgett Recreation Area in Contoocook (1 mile) and Elm Brook Park Boat Ramp in Contoocook (1 mile).
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