Home of On Golden Pond

Holderness, NH

Holderness is famous as the home of Squam Lake — the filming location for "On Golden Pond." Plymouth State University is nearby, and the town offers a mix of academic community, nature tourism, and so...

Grafton
County
~2,100
Population
Pemi-Baker Regional
Schools
03245
ZIP
About Holderness

Holderness is famous as the home of Squam Lake — the filming location for "On Golden Pond.

Holderness is famous as the home of Squam Lake — the filming location for "On Golden Pond." Plymouth State University is nearby, and the town offers a mix of academic community, nature tourism, and some of the most pristine lakefront in New England.

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
"On Golden Pond" filming location
Squam Lake — pristine & secluded
Near Plymouth State University
Rattlesnake Mountain hike (easy, great views)
White Oak Pond
Nearest lake: Squam Lake
Local Guide

Things to Do in Holderness

Squam Lake

  • Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
  • Squam Lake boat tours (pontoon & canoe)
  • Loon nesting programs
  • Church Island

Hiking

  • Rattlesnake Mountain (easy, stunning views)
  • West Rattlesnake
  • Mount Morgan & Percival loop
  • Chamberlain-Reynolds Forest

Dining & Culture

  • Walter's Basin (waterfront dining)
  • Common Man Inn
  • Squam Lake Inn
  • Plymouth State University (nearby)

Nature

  • White Oak Pond
  • Squam Lakes Conservation Society
  • Loon preservation programs
  • Fall foliage driving
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