Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:10 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (89% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Shadow Hill State Forest
| Location | Sutton, New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gile Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 43.353173, -71.931010 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Merrimack |
Shadow Hill State Forest is a public boat launch providing access to Gile Pond in Sutton, New Hampshire at coordinates 43.35317, -71.93101. Data published by New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NH F&G).
Shadow Hill State Forest is a public boat launch on Gile Pond in Sutton, Merrimack 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 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 Shadow Hill State Forest
Is Shadow Hill State Forest free to use?
Yes, Shadow Hill State Forest is a public boat launch with free access in Sutton, New Hampshire.
What water does Shadow Hill State Forest access?
Shadow Hill State Forest provides boat launch access to Gile Pond in Sutton, New Hampshire.
How do I get to Shadow Hill State Forest?
Shadow Hill State Forest is located at coordinates 43.353173, -71.931010 in Sutton, 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
The area surrounding Shadow Hill State Forest includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.