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Merrimack RiverFerry Street / Pelissier Launch (Allenstown residents) to Lambert Park public boat ramp, Hooksett (water-entry edge)
A short Hooksett-area Merrimack connector from Allenstown’s resident-permit launch to Lambert Park.
Access and safety sources last checked September 16, 2026.
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A short Hooksett-area Merrimack connector from Allenstown’s resident-permit launch to Lambert Park.
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Put-in
Ferry Street / Pelissier Launch (Allenstown residents)Allenstown’s ordinance describes Pelissier Boat Launch as open to Allenstown residents with a current vehicle sticker. Confirm eligibility before using it as your put-in; also check the Hooksett Power Plant boundary and the Lambert water-entry edge.
Take-out
Lambert Park public boat ramp, Hooksett (water-entry edge)The Lower Merrimack includes dams, industrial shoreline and limited legal bailouts; do not improvise a take-out.
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Access caveats
- Allenstown’s ordinance describes Pelissier Boat Launch as open to Allenstown residents with a current vehicle sticker. Confirm eligibility before using it as your put-in; also check the Hooksett Power Plant boundary and the Lambert water-entry edge.
- The Lower Merrimack includes dams, industrial shoreline and limited legal bailouts; do not improvise a take-out.
- Recheck current access, road, parking and water-quality conditions before staging.
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- USGS 01081500 trend and weather
- Strainers, bridge current, boat traffic and cold water
- Sewalls Falls, Hooksett and downstream dam boundaries
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- Route and distance3 miles
Distance between the named access points in the linked manager guide.
- Launch coordinate provenanceMapped launch and landing
Coordinates are tied to named public Merrimack River ramps in the New Hampshire access directory, municipal access pages and the coordinate-backed Concord ramp record.
- Conditions posturePlanning only
Planning only: Pelissier Boat Launch at Ferry Street, Allenstown (resident permit required) to Lambert Park public ramp. The Lower Merrimack corridor plan and named municipal/state access records support public endpoints, but this pass does not transfer a numeric recreational cutoff to USGS 01081500.
- Access and safety review2026-09-16
Guide and current manager pages checked. Verify notices again before travel; a past review is not a statement of current paddling suitability.
- Campingnearby_basecamp
No overnight river camping is included. Use an established campground or lodging near Concord or Allenstown; do not camp at access sites or on private banks.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- New Hampshire Lower Merrimack River Corridor Management Plan
- New Hampshire public boating and fishing access directory
- City of Concord Sewalls Falls Park access guide
- Town of Bow Merrimack River boat ramp
- Town of Allenstown Ferry Street boat-launch ordinance
- Concord Merrimack River public ramp coordinate record
- USGS 01081500 station
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What water level is best for the Ferry Street / Pelissier Launch (Allenstown residents) to Lambert Park public boat ramp, Hooksett (water-entry edge) route on the Merrimack River?
This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.
Where does the Ferry Street / Pelissier Launch (Allenstown residents) to Lambert Park public boat ramp, Hooksett (water-entry edge) route on the Merrimack River start and end?
This route starts at Ferry Street / Pelissier Launch (Allenstown residents) and ends at Lambert Park public boat ramp, Hooksett (water-entry edge), about 3 river miles on the water.
Is the Ferry Street / Pelissier Launch (Allenstown residents) to Lambert Park public boat ramp, Hooksett (water-entry edge) route on the Merrimack River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.
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