Overview

Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility offering many outdoor recreation opportunities everyone can enjoy. The park is located in Keene and Roxbury, New Hampshire.

Facilities

Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area has a restroom with flush toilets, picnic tables, grills and three shelters that are reservable. The largest shelter, the Pine, accommodates up to 80 people. It has electricity and is located along the gravel road near the river. The medium size shelter, the Elm, accommodates up to 60 people. It also has electricity. It is located on the entrance road, and is the closest shelter to the restroom. The Alder shelter, is the smallest shelter, it can accommodate up to 16 people and does not have electricity.

Natural Features

Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area offers an open lake front, open grassy areas as well as shady sites along the river.

Recreation

Picnicking, canoeing, hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing are just a few of the summertime favorite activities enjoyed at Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area. If sports are your idea of fun, there are plenty of large areas for volleyball, baseball and other team sports. There is also a disc golf course in the park. If you are planning a family reunion, company party, wedding reception or any group function, the shelters at Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area are a great place to hold your event.

Nearby Attractions

Surry Mountain Lake Beach is approximately 10 miles from Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area and offers a beach, boat launch, picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and a playground. Picnic shelters can be reserved at Surry Mountain Lake Recreation.gov 

Contact Info

Important Notices

• Otter Brook Recreation Area will be walk-in only (entrance gate on Route 9 will be closed) for the 2025 recreation season. There will be no restroom facilities, or shelter reservations. People are still welcome to walk/hike, bike, picnic, utilize the disc golf course and enjoy the grounds and nature. Dogs are permitted on leash.

• Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area no longer offers a beach. The beach is permanently closed and water quality will not be tested. Visitors utilizing the lake for water based activities shall do so at their own risk. Visitors wishing to reserve shelters with a beach area should reserve at Surry Mountain Lake in Surry, New Hampshire at Surry Mountain Lake Recreation.gov 

• Otter Brook Lake is a day-use area. NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING

• Carry in, carry out trash.

• There are no life guards; it is a swim at your own risk facility.
• Motorboats are allowed (no wake).
• Otter Brook is a flood control facility and the park may be flooded during severe storm events.
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• Pets are allowed on a leash in the recreation area.  

• No commercial activities, sales or solicitation of business on USACE land. 

• Shelter reservations and or group events that bring in hired food trucks or vendors, large event tents (greater than 12’x12’), bounce houses, and any other atypical items are required to apply for a special use permit by calling the main office at 603-352-4130. Please inquire if you are unsure.

• For more information call the Otter Brook Lake project office at (603) 352-4130.

Available Activities

• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Cross Country Skiing - Cross Country Skiing
• Hunting - Hunting
• Fishing - Fishing
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Birding - Birding
• Boating - Boating
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Disc Golf - Disc Golf
• Hiking - Hiking
• Snowshoeing - Snowshoeing
• Water Access - Water Access
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

Otter Brook Lake Beach is located off of Route 9 East in Keene, NH.

Cancellation Policy

<p>If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within the 14 days of scheduled arrival date they will forfeit the total fee.</p> <p>A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation outside of the 14 day scheduled arrival. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 603-352-4130

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