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Major city · United States

MoultonboroMoultonborough

Go for 2–3 nights if you have a car and want a lake base; skip without wheels — the town is 11 mi of shoreline with almost no walkable centre.

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Moultonboro is a low-density lake town on the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee: a beach, a boat launch, two small mountains and a handful of seasonal restaurants strung along NH-25 and Moultonborough Neck Road. There is no village to wander. You come here to swim, boat and sleep, then drive 20–40 min for anything else. Two or three nights fills it; a week works only if you are renting a house on the water.

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Weather
see forecast
Currency
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Best months
Jun–Sep for water; late Sep–early Oct for foliage
avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses closed, ice and unplowed dirt roads)
Airports
MHT · BOS · LCI
Nights
2–3
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Moultonboro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–5
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner main$20–35
  • Street or quick mealBreakfast or brunch plateSome spots are cash only.$12–18
  • BeerBeer at a bar$6–9
  • Budget bedCampground or RV site, a night, per roomUS$45
  • Mid-range bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$190
  • High-end bedMotel or inn double room, a night, per roomUS$320

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$170 · High US$320

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Lake Winnipesaukee shorelineLong Island Beach on Moultonborough NeckRed Hill hikingCastle in the Clouds (nearby)Summer boat rentals
Airports
MHT Manchester-Boston Regional (About 1 h 15 min by car via I-93 and NH-104/NH-25; the usual commercial gateway.) · BOS Boston Logan International (About 2 h 15 min by car; more flights, worse drive.) · LCI Laconia Municipal (Small local field about 25 min south; check current service.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −1°C (30°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  9. Sep

    Best*

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    Best*

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.

* only part of the month (early, mid or late).

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Moultonboro: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−1°C (30°F)

−12°C (10°F)

10 rd

Feb

1°C (34°F)

−11°C (12°F)

9 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−6°C (21°F)

10 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

1°C (34°F)

11 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

7°C (45°F)

12 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

Aug

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

10 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

10°C (50°F)

9 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

4°C (39°F)

10 rd

Nov

8°C (46°F)

−1°C (30°F)

11 rd

Dec

1°C (34°F)

−8°C (18°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

A car is effectively required: sights are 5–11 mi apart on two-lane roads with no sidewalk. Summer traffic backs up on NH-25, worst on Saturday 10:00–14:00 when rental weeks turn over. In winter, four-wheel drive is safer on dirt and private roads; the town plows private roads, but ice is common. Snowmobiles use the regional trail network and can cross the frozen lake. Moultonborough Police are known for ticketing out-of-state plates, so hold the posted limit.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Meredith

go

Door to door: About 20 min

NH-25 west, about 15 min

Walkable waterfront, more restaurants and a supermarket run.

Laconia and Weirs Beach

go

Door to door: About 40 min

NH-25 west then NH-11, about 35 min

Drive-in cinema and the M/S Mount Washington cruise dock.

Wolfeboro

go

Door to door: About 50 min

NH-109 south around the lake, about 45 min

Clockwise lake drive; shops and a small town beach.

Conway and the White Mountains

go

Door to door: About 1 h 10 min

NH-25 east to NH-16 north, about 1 h

Outlet shops and mountain trailheads; a full day.

Castle in the Clouds, Moultonborough

go

Door to door: About 20 min

NH-171 off NH-109, about 15 min

Estate and trails above the lake; seasonal, check opening dates and any entry fee.

Squam Lake

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

NH-25 west to US-3 north, about 40 min

Quieter lake with limited public access; go only with a specific plan.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Moultonborough Neck

Waterfront and near-water rentals along the peninsula; Long Island Beach at the far end. Best for families with a boat or beach plan.

NH-25 corridor (downtown / Center Harbor line)

Motels, the country store and most restaurants; you can walk to breakfast but not to the lake.

States Landing / Suissevale area

North shore access with a town boat launch; quieter, more residential.

Center Harbor and Meredith (10–20 min)

More beds, restaurants and a walkable waterfront if Moultonboro is full or too quiet.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–150 excl. bed
Mid
$150–260 excl. bed
High
$260+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel or inn double room1 × 3 nights × US$190US$570
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$170US$1,020
Rental car, one day1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
Boat rental, half day1 × US$350 · checkUS$350
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$205
Trip total≈ US$376 per person per day, bed includedUS$2,255

2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights and rental car excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–5
Breakfast or brunch plateSome spots are cash only.$12–18
Sub or pizza slice$8–15
Sit-down dinner main$20–35
Beer at a bar$6–9
Gasoline, per galloncheck$3.20–3.80
Boat rental, per half daycheck; fuel often extra$300–500

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe for a US lake town; the real risks are water and road, not crime. Wear a life jacket on the lake, watch for ice in winter and hold the speed limit — local police ticket out-of-state plates.
  • No walkable town centre: without a car you are stuck.
  • Saturday 10:00–14:00 in Jul–Aug is the worst traffic window on NH-25.
  • Many restaurants and rentals are seasonal; call before you drive in spring or fall.
  • Winter dirt roads and driveways can need 4WD; ice is the real hazard.
  • Speed limits are enforced closely, including on out-of-state plates.
  • Cell coverage is patchy on the Neck and back roads.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Moultonborough Police (non-emergency)
603-476-2400
Poison Control (24 h)
1-800-222-1222

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Moultonborough Police (non-emergency)603-476-2400
  • Poison Control1-800-222-1222

Embassy

No consulates locally; your country's embassy or nearest consulate is in Boston or New York. Check before you travel.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rental car, one day: $60–90 plus fuel (check)
  • MHT airport → Moultonboro by car: about 1 h 15 min, 60 mi
  • Boat rental, half day: $300–500 (check)

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the boat launch? — Where is the boat launch?
  • Is this place cash only? — Is this place cash only?
  • Do you rent kayaks? — Do you rent kayaks?
  • How far is the beach? — How far is the beach?
  • Can we park here? — Can we park here?

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis. Prices are shown before sales tax.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Moultonboro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for water; late Sep–early Oct for foliage · avoid Nov–Apr (many businesses closed, ice and unplowed dirt roads) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 6 day-trips, door to door
  6. 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for MHT and BOS: last sensible arrival time, rental-car desk hours, taxi and rideshare fallback.
  2. Four sleep clusters with rescue anchors: Moultonborough Neck, NH-25 corridor, States Landing, Center Harbor and Meredith overflow.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Long Island Beach, States Landing launch, Red Hill trailhead, Castle in the Clouds) and eat pages with seasonal hours and cash-only notes.
  4. Summer Saturday traffic and winter-road fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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