Explore Squam Lake Homes for Sale and Lakefront Living
Lakefront estates and pristine waters on the set of On Golden Pond
Squam Lake is a 6,791-acre lake in New Hampshire's Lakes Region, the second-largest lake located entirely within the state, spanning the towns of Holderness, Sandwich, Center Harbor, and Moultonborough. It's best known as the real-life filming location for the 1981 film On Golden Pond.
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Size | 6,791 acres, second-largest lake entirely within New Hampshire |
Towns on the lake | Holderness, Sandwich, Center Harbor, Moultonborough |
Known for | Filming location for On Golden Pond (1981) |
Nearby school | Holderness Central School, 19 School Rd, Holderness, NH, K-8, rated 5/5 |
Population (area) | 1,927 residents, median age 43.5 [INSERT: confirm if this Census figure reflects the lake area or a broader ZIP/town boundary before publishing] |
Squam Lake's largest town center, Holderness, is home to Holderness Central School (19 School Rd, Holderness, NH 03245), a K-8 public school rated 5/5. The lake is split from Little Squam Lake by a navigable channel in Holderness, and drains into the Squam River toward Ashland.
Buyers exploring Squam can also browse listings in neighboring Holderness, Sandwich, Center Harbor, and Moultonborough, or compare it to its smaller neighbor, Little Squam Lake.
Squam Lake covers 6,791 acres, making it the second-largest lake located entirely within New Hampshire, behind only Lake Winnipesaukee.
Squam Lake spans four towns: Holderness, the largest town center on the lake, along with Sandwich, Center Harbor, and Moultonborough.
Yes. The 1981 film On Golden Pond, starring Henry Fonda, Katharine Hepburn, and Jane Fonda, was filmed primarily on Squam Lake in the town of Holderness, and several tour operators still run filming-location boat tours of the lake.
1,927 people live in Squam Lake, where the median age is 43.5 and the average individual income is $55,918. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Squam Lake, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Tractor Shed Cafe and Farm Stand, Ice House Creamery, and Dew Drop In.
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| Dining | 3.61 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.65 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.38 miles | 14 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 2.63 miles | 6 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.43 miles | 20 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 4.97 miles | 8 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.29 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.96 miles | 11 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
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Squam Lake has 844 households, with an average household size of 2.14. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Squam Lake do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,927 people call Squam Lake home. The population density is 63 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Kristin White
Derek St Cyr
32 Whittier Hwy
Moultonborough NH 03254
Kristin White
Derek St Cyr
32 Whittier Hwy
Moultonborough NH 03254
