Chocorua Lake
Chocorua Lake is a picturesque lake in northeast New Hampshire with commanding views of the summit of Mount Chocorua. It is approximately 1.1 miles (1.8 km) long (north-south) with a maximum width of 3,500 feet (1.1 km) (east-west), covering 222 acres (90 ha), and a maximum depth of 27 feet (8.2 m).
| Chocorua Lake | |
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The lake with the summit of Mount Chocorua casting a reflection | |
Chocorua Lake Chocorua Lake | |
| Location | Carroll County, New Hampshire |
| Coordinates | 43°54′02″N 71°14′14″W |
| Primary inflows | Chocorua River, Stratton Brook |
| Primary outflows | Chocorua River |
| Catchment area | 13.2 sq mi (34 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 1.1 mi (1.8 km) |
| Max. width | 3,500 ft (1,100 m) |
| Surface area | 222 acres (90 ha) |
| Average depth | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Max. depth | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
| Surface elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Settlements | Chocorua (town of Tamworth) |
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The lake is most noted for its calm, serene setting. There is little to no development surrounding it, and its views of the bald summit of Mount Chocorua are unblemished by radio antennas.
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