Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:09 PM)
- Water level
- 3.99 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on MacDowell Reservoir
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 01083000 — NUBANUSIT BK BLW MACDOWELL DAM NR PETERBOROUGH NH · 0.5 mi from MacDowell Reservoir
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Richardson Road Boat Launch
| Location | Peterborough, New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | MacDowell Reservoir |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 42.902933, -71.991171 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough |
Richardson Road Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to MacDowell Reservoir in Peterborough, New Hampshire at coordinates 42.90293, -71.99117. Data published by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NH F&G).
Richardson Road Boat Launch is a public boat launch on MacDowell Reservoir in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Richardson Road Boat Launch
Is Richardson Road Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Richardson Road Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
What water does Richardson Road Boat Launch access?
Richardson Road Boat Launch provides boat launch access to MacDowell Reservoir in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
How do I get to Richardson Road Boat Launch?
Richardson Road Boat Launch is located at coordinates 42.902933, -71.991171 in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 5.0 mi of Richardson Road Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.