Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Barnstead

Barnstead is a town in Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 4,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit — 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches and 7 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Locke Lake (9 km), Halfmoon Lake (10 km) and Jenness Pond (12 km).

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Barnstead, New Hampshire
Barnstead, Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Barnstead at a glance

Location
Belknap district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 4,572
Coordinates
43.3340° N, 71.2928° W
Places within 50 km
73 (73 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Barnstead

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Barnstead: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Barnstead

103 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Barnstead. The closest is Locke Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Barnstead

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Barnstead. The closest is Blue Job Mountain (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Barnstead

31 churches within 100 km of Barnstead. The closest is Gilmanton Community Church (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Barnstead

30 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Barnstead. The closest is Shaker Village (20 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Barnstead

18 parks within 100 km of Barnstead. The closest is White Park (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Barnstead

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Barnstead. The closest is Bay Meeting House and Vestry (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Barnstead

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Barnstead
  2. 15 km Crystal Lake · lake, Belknap
  3. 11 km Halfmoon Lake · lake, Belknap
  4. 1 km Locke Lake · lake, Belknap
  5. 20 km Bow Lake · lake, Strafford
  6. 7 km Jenness Pond · lake, Rockingham
  7. 12 km Back to Barnstead

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How to reach Barnstead

    All places near Barnstead by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Barnstead by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs38103Locke Lake (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints749Blue Job Mountain (18 km)
    Churches831Gilmanton Community Church (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens730Shaker Village (20 km)
    Parks418White Park (31 km)
    Forts & heritage115Bay Meeting House and Vestry (38 km)
    Museums411Rochester Common (33 km)
    Waterfalls25Amoskeag Falls (50 km)
    Beaches & coast05Jenness Beach (72 km)
    Other attractions04Cillryville Bridge (60 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23Rattlesnake Island (32 km)
    Temples01Temple Mountain (91 km)
    Treks01Wapack Trail (96 km)

    Barnstead: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Barnstead?

    Locke Lake (lake, about 9 km), Halfmoon Lake (lake, about 10 km), Jenness Pond (lake, about 12 km), Crystal Lake (lake, about 15 km), Bow Lake (lake, about 17 km), Northwood Lake (lake, about 17 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Barnstead?

    73 places on Spotwander: 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 churches, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Barnstead?

    Locke Lake, about 9 km by road; Halfmoon Lake (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Barnstead?

    Blue Job Mountain, about 18 km by road; Mount Major (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Barnstead?

    Gilmanton Community Church, about 18 km by road; Canaan Chapel (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Barnstead?

    Start in Barnstead, visit Crystal Lake, then Halfmoon Lake, then Locke Lake, then Bow Lake, then Jenness Pond, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Barnstead?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Barnstead

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Barnstead’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Barnstead on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.