In and Around the Great Bay

In and Around the Great Bay

Great Bay was first settled in the early 1600s by British colonists and quickly became one of the first major commercial waterways in the American colonies. Over the years it has played a major role in the region''s development. In contrast, today it is one of Southern New Hampshires least-developed ecosystems.

The many communities that surround Great Bay include Moody Point in Newmarket, Bay Road and Adams Point in Durham, Tidewater and Bayside Road in Greenland and Stratham.

Adams Point, located in Durham off of Durham Point Road, is an extraordinary recreation and conservation area, offering a lengthy trail system taking you through wild blueberries, down to Great Bay's edge and back to Jackson Estuarine Laboratory. In addition to hiking and cross country skiing, Adams Point offers a boat ramp for day travelers, as well as access to town moorings.
In 1989 the Great Bay National Estuarine Reserach Reserve was designated to protect this most important natural resource. Within the Reserve, much of the water monitoring in the Bay takes place through the efforts of the University of New Hampshire's Jackson Estuarine Laboratory, located at the eastern tip of Adams Point.

The Discovery Center, located in Greenland is the conservation-education headquarters for the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. Walk along the trails and boardwalk and explore the habitats such as mudflats, freshwater wetlands, and salt marsh. Visitors can also explore a replica of a 19th century gundalow. Inside the Discovery Center are exhibits about the Great Bay and all the wildlife that call it home. To View the Greatbay website
For more information on the Discovery Center Click Here

The Lamprey river begins in the Saddleback Mountains in Northwood. It flows down through eight towns before reaching Newmarket where it empties to Great Bay. It is a B classified river which means it is fine for swimming and fishing. Many species of freshwater fish can be found as well as Blue Herring and Sea Lamprey in the section between Durham and Newmarket. For additional info on the Lamprey River Click Here

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