NLRA announces Grey Rocks boat storage lottery
Record Enterprise March 5, 2020
Bristol – Current members of the Newfound Lake Region Association are now eligible for a new member benefit: the chance to keep their canoe or kayak at Grey Rocks Conservation Area! The kayak rack, built by AmeriCorps members in 2019, includes seven storage spaces available to the public. Participants will be chosen at random, and a $200 rental fee will be submitted for the storage season of May 1-October 31. Interested members should contact andrew@newfoundlake.org by April 1st. Not a member yet? Visit www.newfoundlake.org and become a member now.
Grey Rocks, formerly a marina, was placed in permanent conservation in 2011 and has since been restored by the NLRA to more natural conditions. Home to abundant wildlife, Grey Rocks visitors may spot everything from beaver, bullfrogs, and turtles, to diverse species of waterfowl and Newfound’s resident pair of nesting bald eagles! From the non-motorized boat launch, paddlers and rowers can make their way to the Cockermouth River, the Hebron marsh, or into the open waters of Newfound Lake. In 2016, with a grant from the Newfound Lake Charitable Fund, NLRA published the Northern Newfound Water Trail, a helpful map for boaters detailing the numerous points of interest along the north shore of Newfound Lake. On land, Grey Rocks visitors can enjoy 1.5 miles of trails, viewing platforms, and picnic tables. Well-behaved dogs are allowed on-leash. Grey Rocks is a carry-in carry-out property, so remember to bring a bag for any trash or waste.
There’s no need to wait until summer to see everything Grey Rocks has to offer–the property is open year round! Head to 178 N Shore Rd, Hebron, NH to enjoy a walk or snowshoe and the beautiful sights of the frozen lake.
To learn more about the Newfound Lake Region Association, Grey Rocks Conservation area, and the Grey Rocks boat storage lottery, visit www.newfoundlake.org or call 603-744-8689. Membership with the Newfound Lake Region Association supports education, programs, and collaboration that promotes the conservation and preservation of the Newfound watershed.