• man canoeing on the Lamprey River, photo by Jerry Monkman

    man canoeing on the Lamprey River, photo by Jerry Monkman

  • slow exposure of the Lamprey River in the fall, photo by Jerry Monkman

    slow exposure of the Lamprey River in the fall, photo by Jerry Monkman

  • Lamprey River in the fall, photo by Jerry Monkman

    Lamprey River in the fall, photo by Jerry Monkman

  • winter trees, photo by Jerry Monkman

    winter trees, photo by Jerry Monkman

  • man fly fishing on the Lamprey River, photo by Jerry Monkman

    man fly fishing on the Lamprey River, photo by Jerry Monkman

  • winter scene along the Lamprey River, photo by Rachel Stevens

    winter scene along the Lamprey River, photo by Rachel Stevens

  • fall colors along the Lamprey River, photo by Jerry Monkman

    fall colors along the Lamprey River, photo by Jerry Monkman

Lamprey River Advisory Committee: helping communities protect and enjoy the Lamprey River through resource protection, research and outreach. 

The Lamprey River: A Special Place

The Lamprey River originates in the Saddleback Mountains in Northwood, New Hampshire and makes a journey of 49 miles to Great Bay. The Lamprey has made this journey for thousands of years - flowing through a changing history, and providing for the people who live near it.

Explore this site and enjoy the Wild and Scenic Lamprey as you learn about its natural assets, history, and importance to the surrounding communities - and its symbolic importance to the environmental world.

dragonfly, artwork by David M. Carroll
dragonfly, artwork by David M. Carroll

Lamprey River Bulletin Board

Do you know?

The Lamprey River watershed covers 214 square miles and includes parts of fourteen towns, five main tributaries in addition to the main stem Lamprey River, and a rapidly growing human population. The Lamprey River Advisory Committee is working on updating the 2013 River Management Plan so that the river waters remain clean, habitats remain viable, passive recreational access grows sustainably, historical connections remain strong, and people continue to value and protect the rivers we call home. We need your input and help with this important job. Email us to let us know what you value and what your concerns are! Join the committee! Each town can have up to four representatives. (Barrington, Brentwood, Candia, Deerfield, Durham, Epping, Exeter, Fremont, Lee, Newfields, Newmarket, Northwood, Nottingham, Raymond)  

Lamprey River Recreation Map

Anytime is a great time to explore! Check out our map and guide here.

Recreation Alert

Please be advised that elevated fecal bacteria concentrations might be present in the water this spring, summer, and fall.

  • All public access points are reporting elevated bacteria counts this summer due to all the rain. 
  • The Epping Wastewater Treatment Facility is working to address sporadic releases of partially-treated sewage.  If a release is imminent, town secretaries will be notified and notices will be posted at all public access points. 
  • Newmarket: Moonlight Brook where it enters the Lamprey River at Schanda Park continues to have elevated fecal bacterial counts. The town and NHDES are working to resolve the issue. 

Fall 2023 Newsletter is now available

Click here to read the newsletter.

Next LRAC meeting November 21, 2023

7:00 P.M. at the Public Safety Complex, 20 George Bennett Road, Lee, NH. Agenda.

 The public is always welcome to attend. 

New Research: Erosion Associated with Knotweed, March 2023

Click here for knotweed erosion summary slides.

New Research: Bacterial Tracking on the lower Lamprey River

Click here for the 2022 report, covering 6 sites from Raymond to Newmarket. Research is continuing in 2023. Final report for 2023 should be available in December 2023.