Public access to Kezar Lake
Horse Beach & Wadleigh State Park
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For safety concerns, call the Sutton Police: 603- 927-4422
For emergencies, dial 911
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Swimming
Wadleigh State Park is a peaceful and safe place for anyone to swim, particularly families. It offers a roped off area for children to splash in, barbecue fireplaces, picnic tables and rest rooms. The long, clean sandy beach is perfect for lounging and wildlife viewing. The eagles and loons are visible to the naked eye most summer days from here and evening sunsets can be outstanding.
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Swimming Lessons
KLPA and the YMCA of Concord offer swimming lessons each summer for Preschool and Youth, ages 3-14. Information about 2023 swimming lessons will be posted here as soon as it is available.
Boating
There are a variety of boats on Kezar—canoes, kayaks, sculls, sailboats, motorboats, paddle boards. The public boat ramp is at Horse Beach. At peak times, this area becomes busy with Lake Hosts checking boats for hitchhiking invasives, like milfoil and zebra mussels, which can ruin the lake if introduced. Clean, drain and dry your boat prior to arriving to help speed things up at launch.
Jet skis, also known as ski craft, are banned on Kezar Lake.
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Boater's Guide of New Hampshire
A Handbook of Boating Laws and Responsibilities
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The Latest Research on How Powerboats Affect Lakes
The University of Minnesota’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory released a study that examines how different recreational boats affect lakebeds, aquatic vegetation, and water quality. They tested seven boats across three categories and found that waves and propeller wash can stir up sediment and damage aquatic vegetation. These disturbances can negatively impact water quality and overall lake health.
Their findings provide important guidance for boaters who want to enjoy the water while helping to protect it.
Depth Guidelines for Minimizing Impact
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All powerboats (planing or slow cruising): Operate in 10 feet or deeper water to minimize disturbance to the lakebed.
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Wakeboats (surfing mode): Operate in 20 feet or deeper water to minimize disturbance to the lakebed.
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In shallow areas (less than 10 feet deep): Go as slowly as possible to reduce pressure wave impacts to the lakebed and vegetation.
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All boats: Avoid travel in areas with aquatic vegetation to minimize damage.
​Fishing
People come from all around NH to fish on Kezar. The lake is small enough to be free from noise & crowds on most days, but still large enough to contain many interesting species including trout, perch & bass. Species change over the years, with at least one added mysteriously — ​the black crappie.
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Fish Lead-Free to protect our environment! Take old lead tackle to your town hazardous waste collection day; to NH Fish & Game, Hazen Drive, Concord; or give to a KLPA Lake Host for disposal. Help keep our lake, eagles, loons & kids healthy!
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​​​​​​Fishing license requirements
Lakes and Ponds: General Rules
Fishing tackle: Keep the Lead Out!
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Nearby fishing spots include Gile Pond, Russell Pond, Lake Todd, Blaisdell Lake, Lake Sunapee.
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Be aware....
Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning.
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