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Lake Armington
Lake Armington at Dusk, July 2020
Location of Lake Armington in New Hampshire, USA.
Location of Lake Armington in New Hampshire, USA.
Lake Armington
Location in New Hampshire
Location of Lake Armington in New Hampshire, USA.
Location of Lake Armington in New Hampshire, USA.
Lake Armington
Location in the United States
Location Grafton County, New Hampshire
Coordinates 43°57′31″N 71°58′08″W / 43.95861°N 71.96889°W / 43.95861; -71.96889
Basin countries United States
Max. length 1.3 mi (2.1 km)
Max. width 0.3 mi (0.48 km)
Surface area 152 acres (0.62 km2)
Average depth 10 ft (3.0 m)
Max. depth 30 ft (9.1 m)
Surface elevation 1,350 ft (410 m)
Settlements Piermont

Lake Armington is a pretty lake covering about 152 acres. It's located in the town of Piermont, New Hampshire. You can find it in Grafton County, right on the western edge of the famous White Mountains.

Discover Lake Armington

Lake Armington is a lovely spot in New Hampshire. Water from this lake flows north for a short distance. It then enters Lake Tarleton. From there, the water travels west through Eastman Brook. Finally, it reaches the large Connecticut River.

Where is Lake Armington?

This lake is nestled in the beautiful state of New Hampshire. It's part of Grafton County. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty.

A summer camp called Camp Walt Whitman is located at the south end of the lake. Also, the famous Appalachian Trail passes nearby. It goes over Ore Hill, about one mile east of the lake.

What Lives in the Lake?

Lake Armington is a "warmwater fishery." This means it's a good place for certain types of fish. You can find several kinds of fish here. These include rainbow trout and brown trout. There are also smallmouth bass and chain pickerel. Another common fish is the horned pout.

Visiting Lake Armington

If you want to visit, you can get to the lake by boat. There's a special access point at the northeast end. This spot is located right off New Hampshire Route 25C. It's a great place for fishing or just enjoying nature.

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