Bow Lake is a 1,149-acre (465 ha) [1] water body located in Strafford and Rockingham counties in eastern New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Strafford and Northwood. Its outlet is the Isinglass River, flowing east to the Atlantic Ocean via the Cocheco and Piscataqua rivers.

Bow Lake is in Strafford, with a small portion of the lake within the boundaries of Northwood. Once known as Bow Pond, it was dammed in the 1800s for mill power, which increased its size. The mills have long gone, but 1,149 acres of beautiful Bow Lake remain.

New Hampshire’s Bow Lake is located about 30 miles south of better-known Lake Winnipesaukee in the state’s Lakes Region. Bow Lake has its own special set of charms that endears it to residents and visitors alike.

Bow Lake is a serene 1,150-acre reservoir in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, about 30 miles south of Lake Winnipesaukee. Its origins may be traced to the 1700s when several water-powered mills were constructed at the Little Bow Pond’s outlet.

The mission of Bow Lake Camp Owners Association (BLCOA) is to preserve our charming lake, as well as its rich environmental beauty. BLCOA is committed to this mission through three major programs: water testing, Lake Host Program and loon and eagle preservation.

Spanning over 50 square miles, Strafford boasts a rich array of natural resources and abundant wildlife, encompassing diverse landscapes from Bow Lake to the scenic Blue Hills Range. With a population of approximately 4,200 residents (2020 US Census), Strafford is primarily a residential community with a sprinkling of commercial and industrial ...

Bow Lake Village is a small unincorporated community in the town of Strafford, New Hampshire, United States, located at the outlet of Bow Lake. The village is home to the Bow Lake Grange, Isinglass Country Store, 7C's Kitchen and Market (formerly the Blue Loon, Sheila's, and Uncle George's), the old Waldron Store (owned by the Strafford ...

Bow Lake is a 1,149-acre (465 ha) water body located in Strafford and Rockingham counties in eastern New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Strafford and Northwood. Its outlet is the Isinglass River, flowing east to the Atlantic Ocean via the Cocheco and Piscataqua rivers.

Bow Lake is a water body located in Strafford and Rockingham counties in eastern New Hampshire, United States, in the towns of Strafford and Northwood. Its outlet is the Isinglass River, flowing east to the Atlantic Ocean via the Cocheco and Piscataqua rivers.

Bow Lake is a pristine lake that offers a peaceful day during the week for paddlers. The boat launch is about a 2 minute hike from the parking area at the Grange Hall. It was peaceful with only a couple of motor boats on it midday. The best part of the outing was the sighting of an adult loon and a half grown immature.