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Directions and Factoids
Directions: From Nashua, US 3 to Exit 7, west on NH 101A and 101 to Peterborough, follow signs to dam, 4 miles West.

Factoid: A picturesque recreation area located near Peterborough, this facility is named after the famous composer and concert pianist, Edward Alexander MacDowell. In 1907 his wife, Marian, established the MacDowell Colony for artists. In continuous operation, the Colony offers a uniquely creative environment in the beauty of New Hampshire. For up-to-date information, call (603) 924-3431.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
Edward Macdowell Lake Recreation Area   $								A GS	X		H I S
Reserve Edward Macdowell Lake Recreation Area
Eml Remote Access Areas											S M
Sargent Camp Recreational Trail											H
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected