Thomas Schoeller photo (high res, copyright)

“Thank you for providing this area to picnic and view the lake and mountain.”

“In the summer of 1940 and 1941 I worked at the Chocorua Inn to earn money for college, and have wonderful memories of enjoying the lake, picnicking and canoeing.”

"I would love to thank the trail maintenance crew for their spectacular efforts in cleaning up the Hammond Trail.  I thought that trail was damaged beyond repair as gargantuan trees the size of small cities blew down on the trail making it almost impossible to navigate.  I consider these folks “trail angels” and could not possibly thank you enough for repairing the damage done.  I felt like a little kid on Christmas morning when went up the Hammond Trail on Monday and witnessed what the crew had done.  I had just been up there on Friday, so having a crew get up there and complete the clean up on that trail in such short period is nothing shy of incredible. Thank you 1000 times over…you guys are the BEST!!!!!"

“Thanks for the nice stopping off place between Portsmouth and the White Mountains.  We’ve been doing this trek north for quite some time!”

“Just passing through.  Beautiful lake!”

"It is a joy to know that there are persons who are willing to work so hard to save our precious local environment and magnificent natural landmarks."  Jane (Meriden, NH)

“This lake is one of the features that brings me back to the White Mountains every few years.  It is one of the few places from my childhood that has remained essentially unchanged.”

“Enclosed is a check as our contribution to the wonderful efforts you people are putting into maintaining the lake and surrounds.  My husband I stop at the lake every time we travel by – a most romantic spot!”

"You guys do a great job taking great care of our history."

“I’ve enjoyed the lake for many years as a child and even to this day."

“Even the gnarly root structures of the trees along the shore are always familiar.  I see myself hanging in those roots, reading ‘Ripley's Believe It or Not’ comic books, looking out at Mt Chocorua, going for another dip.”

“Since 1962 when my father and I built a small camp on Pine Hill Road in Ossipee, we have been going to the lake for swimming and its beauty.”

"I am very impressed by your organization and have been fond of the Mount Chocorua region for decades."

“We enjoyed Chocorua Lake immensely.  Everything was clean and forestry.  Keep it up.“

“I’ve been to the lake 25 or 30 ties in about as many years.  What made it stand out, even then but especially now, is the feeling that it’s not preserved – it just is.  No front gate, no snack stand, no lifeguard, no little pontoon rope to tell you where you can’t swim.  Just a lake in the mountains, like it belongs there.”

“In my retirement my wife and I spend many hours on the eastern shore of the lake, enjoying the view of the mountains and in recent years watching the loons in their daily trips around the lake.  It was especially wonderful this year to see the two young ones.”

"From a baby to now, we have hiked Mt Chocorua, stayed at White Ledge Campground and, of course, I learned to swim in Lake Chocorua at about 5 years old.  What great memories!  We are overdue to be a CLC member. Thanks for all you do!"

“Thank you for this restful spot.”

“I imagine you work hard to preserve this unpreserved character of the lake.  I want it to stay this way.  And since there’s no free lunch, I’m paying now for all those free afternoons in the hope that there will be more to come.”

“I wish I could give more but I want you to know we greatly appreciate what you do for this lake and how much we enjoy it.  It is one of our favorite places in New Hampshire.  Keep up the good work!”

One of the most beautiful places on earth.

“Nice to see you doing such a valuable community effort without waiting for some government group to do it for you.”

“It is a worthy thing you do – thanks for looking after this place.”

“My husband and I want to thank you for such a beautiful lake and area.  We spent an afternoon kayaking on the lake, and plan to do it again often.  Everything was great!  Thank you.”

“Chocorua Lake has become a regular stop for me when passing through.  If I lived closer, I’d help more.  Thank you for keeping it nice!”