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.

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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 03 Saturday

Fall Foliage Fun! Red Hill Hike

Want to enjoy some beautiful fall foliage while learning about why and how our trees perform this magical annual ritual? Join us Saturday, October 3rd, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at the Red Hill Fire Tower Trailhead for a gorgeous hike and learn all about our deciduous trees. Prepare for a 3.5 mile hike appreciating and investigating the forest before a short lecture at the summit. Bring a lunch, as we will be taking a break at the top. Take the opportunity to view 360° peak foliage from the fire tower before heading back down.

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Oct 09 Friday

Mushroom Walk

Explore the beauty of the fall foliage while learning about the fascinating world of mushrooms. Join Pollyanna for a leisurely walk through the woods as we look for and learn to identify mushrooms and other fungi along the way.

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Oct 10 Saturday

Nuts About Nature: The Secret Life of Squirrels

Join Diego and the LRCC for an autumn adventure exploring how native squirrels act as master forest planters by hiding and forgetting seeds. Fun games and crafts for the whole family to enjoy!

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