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Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Keene · New Hampshire · Otter Brook Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Otter Brook Lake |
| Location | Keene · New Hampshire · Otter Brook Lake · 42.96833, -72.22789 · Map |
| Sites | 3 public sites counted from the federal listing — 2 group shelter electric; 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 3 sites Water hookups at 0 of 3 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 3 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 3 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 8:00 AM · Out 7:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 3 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 603-352-4130 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-09.
From the official listing
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.
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.
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.
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 For facility specific information, please call (603) 352-4130. Charges & Cancellations If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within the 14 days of scheduled arrival date they will forfeit the total fee.
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.
Directions, from the listing
Otter Brook Lake Beach is located off of Route 9 East in Keene, NH.
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area
Keene · New Hampshire · Otter Brook Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Keene · New Hampshire · Otter Brook Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 3 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/249980 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.