Help Us Help the Lakes

Year-round monitoring of the Lakes gives us much needed reliable data that allows us to tackle any issues that might arise.

Learn more about water monitoring and how you can help

Explore our conservation projects

This interactive map lets you explore the conservation projects we’ve completed, those currently underway, and our future plans for each site.

View conservation projects

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 14th Squam Ridge Race Sunday. It was a great race despite the wet weather.

Click here for highlight video and results

about the sla

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving the natural beauty, peaceful character, and resources of the watershed.

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Get to Know SLa

Explore Squam

By exploring Squam you will begin to understand the magic and beauty of this special place. There are many ways to touch Squam, but the best ways are to try one of the following options:

Camping

General camping reservations are now open.

Reserve a campsite

Boating

Explore the shores of Squam, with its many islands, coves, and miles of protected mountain views.

Rent canoes & kayaks

Hiking

Experience the magic of Squam by exploring one of the many beautiful hiking trails.

Hiking trails & maps

How you can get involved

Volunteer with us

Join one of our many volunteer programs helping out on the lake or in the mountains.

Volunteer opportunities

Make a general donation

Donate to our general fund to help support all of our work at the SLA.

Donate today

Become an SLA member

Enjoy member discounts and perks while also supporting our work to protect Squam.

Membership options

Upcoming Events

Oct 18 Sunday

Rattlesnake Sunrise Hike

Join us to see the sun cresting over the mountains and onto Squam Lake like you've never seen it before for a sunrise hike up Old Bridle Path to West Rattlesnake. Learn about the ecology of the Lakes Region with guides Chloe and Eric, Lakes Region Conservation Corps members.

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Oct 23 Friday

LRCC 2nd Annual Science Symposium

You are invited to the 2nd Annual Lakes Region Conservation Corps Science Symposium!

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Oct 24 Saturday

Stone Wall Walk

Did you know New England has around 240,000 miles of old stone walls? Join us Saturday, October 24th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a short and informative hike all about Squam Lake’s stone walls. LRCC member Kevin Jones will be prompting your investigation skills as you explore the forest for clues about how and why stone walls were crafted. This walk will combine local history and forest ecology to better understand the natural and built landscape of the region.

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