SUP Umbagog Lake (Intermediate)

Join us for four hours, or longer if you’re up for it, on Umbagog Lake. If you attended yesterday's beginner session, you are more than ready for this intermediate SUP!

The pace will be relaxed, with plenty of time to stop, float, and take in the scenery. Clean water, long sightlines, and a protected wilderness setting make Umbagog a standout place to paddle.

We will launch directly from Umbagog Lake State Park, located on the Maine–New Hampshire border near Errol, New Hampshire, onto the broad, calm waters of Umbagog Lake. The lake is shallow in many areas, largely undeveloped, and known for minimal boat traffic, especially in the morning, which makes it an excellent setting for paddleboarding.

The name Umbagog comes from an Abenaki word meaning “shallow water.” Much of the lake averages about 10–15 feet deep, with deeper channels reaching 20–25 feet. The lake spans the Maine–New Hampshire border and sits within a large protected wilderness. Loons are common, bald eagles are frequently seen, and moose are often spotted feeding along the shoreline. Black bears, river otters, and beavers also inhabit the surrounding forest and wetlands, adding to the feeling of true North Woods paddling.