Lake Tarleton Explained

Lake Tarleton
Coords:43.9761°N -71.9633°W
Outflow:Eastman Brook
Basin Countries:United States
Length:1.7miles
Width:0.5miles
Area:334acres
Depth:28feet
Max-Depth:66feet
Elevation:1315feet
Cities:Piermont
Warren
Pushpin Map:New Hampshire#USA
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Lake Tarleton in New Hampshire, USA.

Lake Tarleton is a 334acres water body located in Grafton County on the western edge of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, United States. The lake is located in the towns of Piermont and Warren. Water from Lake Tarleton flows via Eastman Brook west to the Connecticut River.

Kingswood Camp for Boys is located on the lake. The Appalachian Trail runs nearby on Mount Mist, then continues north to Mount Moosilauke, with both mountains overlooking the lake.

The lake is classified as a cold- and warmwater fishery, with observed species including rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, and horned pout.[1]

Lake Tarleton State Park offers an unguarded swimming beach and opportunities for swimming, canoeing and fishing.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lake Tarleton, Piermont, Warren. NH Fish & Game. September 5, 2014.