Carroll district, New Hampshire, United States

Places to visit near Ossipee

Ossipee is a town in Carroll district, New Hampshire, United States, home to about 4,655 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens and 4 churches. The must-see places are Pine River Pond (12 km), Province Lake (12 km) and Dan Hole Pond (12 km).

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Ossipee, New Hampshire
Ossipee, Carroll district, New Hampshire, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ossipee at a glance

Location
Carroll district, New Hampshire, United States
Population
about 4,655
Coordinates
43.6854° N, 71.1167° W
Places within 50 km
72 (72 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ossipee

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ossipee: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ossipee

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ossipee. The closest is Mount Shaw (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ossipee

74 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ossipee. The closest is Pine River Pond (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ossipee

27 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ossipee. The closest is E. E. Cummings House (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Ossipee

24 churches within 100 km of Ossipee. The closest is East Missionary Baptist Church (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ossipee

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ossipee. The closest is Lucknow Mansion - Castle In The Clouds (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Ossipee

16 parks within 100 km of Ossipee. The closest is Tilton Island Park (58 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Ossipee

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 79 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ossipee
  2. 12 km Dan Hole Pond · lake, Carroll
  3. 12 km Ossipee Lake · lake, Carroll
  4. 20 km Province Lake · lake, Carroll
  5. 8 km Pine River Pond · lake, Carroll
  6. 14 km Lake Wentworth · lake, Carroll
  7. 13 km Back to Ossipee

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From travellers near Ossipee

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How to reach Ossipee

    All places near Ossipee by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ossipee by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints20105Mount Shaw (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3874Pine River Pond (12 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens327E. E. Cummings House (33 km)
    Churches424East Missionary Baptist Church (32 km)
    Forts & heritage217Lucknow Mansion - Castle In The Clouds (21 km)
    Parks016Tilton Island Park (58 km)
    Museums211Libby Museum (17 km)
    Beaches & coast07Moody Beach (78 km)
    Waterfalls16Rocky Gorge Scenic Area (47 km)
    Other attractions04Cillryville Bridge (84 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Rattlesnake Island (24 km)
    Treks02Crawford Path (81 km)
    Caves01Lost River Gorge & Boulder Caves (83 km)

    Ossipee: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ossipee?

    Pine River Pond (lake, about 12 km), Province Lake (lake, about 12 km), Dan Hole Pond (lake, about 12 km), Lake Wentworth (lake, about 13 km), Ossipee Lake (lake, about 15 km), Broad Bay (lake, about 16 km).

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

    72 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 churches, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ossipee?

    Mount Shaw, about 18 km by road; Turtleback Mountain (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ossipee?

    Pine River Pond, about 12 km by road; Province Lake (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Ossipee?

    E. E. Cummings House, about 33 km by road; Belknap Mountain State Forest (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ossipee?

    Start in Ossipee, visit Dan Hole Pond, then Ossipee Lake, then Province Lake, then Pine River Pond, then Lake Wentworth, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ossipee?

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

    Towns near Ossipee

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