Notable island · Belknap, New Hampshire
Sumner Island
Sumner Island is an island in Belknap, New Hampshire.
Sumner Island: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this island: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Sumner Island
Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Sumner Island — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 43.55375, -71.72028. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Sumner Island
- Ayer Island Station Pond · lake · Grafton · ~9 km · Must-see
- Webster Lake · lake · Merrimack · ~12 km · Must-see
- Pemigewasset Lake · lake · Belknap · ~15 km · Must-see
- Dana Meeting House · fort · Belknap · ~15 km · Must-see
- Newfound Lake · lake · Grafton · ~16 km · Must-see
- Ragged Mountain · viewpoint · Merrimack · ~17 km · Must-see
- Adder Pond · lake · Merrimack · ~17 km · Must-see
- Bay Meeting House and Vestry · fort · Belknap · ~19 km · Must-see
- Emily & Theodore Hope Forest · sanctuary · Merrimack · ~19 km · Must-see
- Lake Wicwas · lake · Belknap · ~19 km · Must-see
- Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site · park · Merrimack · ~20 km · Must-see
- Tilton Island Park · park · Belknap · ~21 km · Must-see
- Lake Winnisquam · lake · Belknap · ~21 km · Must-see
- Daniel Webster Family Home · sanctuary · Merrimack · ~22 km · Must-see
- Cillryville Bridge · attraction · Merrimack · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Cardigan · viewpoint · Grafton · ~24 km · Must-see
- Lake Waukewan · lake · Belknap · ~24 km · Must-see
- Opechee Bay · lake · Belknap · ~25 km · Must-see
Other rivers, islands & mangroves near Sumner Island
- Bear Island · river spot · Belknap · ~34 km · Must-see
- Rattlesnake Island · river spot · Belknap · ~43 km · Must-see
- White Island · river spot · Rockingham · ~138 km · Must-see
- Mayhew Island · river spot · Grafton · ~11 km
- Belle Island · river spot · Grafton · ~15 km
- Pot Island · river spot · Belknap · ~21 km
- Mohawk Island · river spot · Belknap · ~22 km
- Hog Island · river spot · Belknap · ~24 km
- Chapman Island · river spot · Belknap · ~25 km
- Big Island · river spot · Belknap · ~26 km
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Sumner Island?
September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Sumner Island?
Nearby: Ayer Island Station Pond (lake, 9 km), Webster Lake (lake, 12 km), Pemigewasset Lake (lake, 15 km), Dana Meeting House (fort, 15 km), Newfound Lake (lake, 16 km), Ragged Mountain (viewpoint, 17 km).
Is Sumner Island worth visiting?
Sumner Island is listed as a notable island in New Hampshire on Spotwander.