Mendums pond is a beautiful, 200-acre outdoor recreation area just seven miles from Durham. The pond is located on the Little River, a tributary of the Lamprey River and part of the larger Piscataqua River watershed. The area is perfect for boating and picnicking, and lakeside picnic areas are provided. Canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent. Swimming is permitted, however, there are no lifeguards on duty.
Mendums Pond is a cash only facility.
Hours
Closed for the season
Group Reservations & Parties
For private rentals, please email: scott.mcdermott@unh.edu
For other questions email maddie.smith@unh.edu
Important Information
- Gate Access Pass: $5/person/visit
- 1 Hour Boat Rental: $10/hr
Day passes are purchased at the gate with cash only.
- Gate Access 5-Pack: $20
- Gate Access 10-pack: $35
- 1 Hour Boat Rental 5-Pack: $40
- Kids under 3
- Current UNH Faculty/Staff and students with valid UNH ID
Can I bring my pet?
Please leave the animals at home. Only service dogs are permitted on the premises.
Can I bring alcohol?
Alcohol is not permitted on the premises.
Are there grills?
Grills are not available this summer.
Is there a lifeguard?
There is no lifeguard on duty. Swim at your own risk.
Where do I park?
The main parking lot is just past the second gate in an open field. The lower parking lot (near the Mendums Pond admin building) is reserved for handicap parking and emergency vehicles only.
Are there trash cans?
Mendums is a carry in/carry out facility. Visitors are asked to take trash along with them.
Are there watercrafts available to rent?
Kayaks, canoes and stand-up paddleboards are available for rent to be used at Mendums.
What time do boat rentals end?
The last boat rental of the day is 4:30pm. All boats must be off the water 30 minutes before closing.
When are the gates closed and locked?
Gates will be closed and locked at 6 p.m. All cars must be out of the lot by then.
Rentals
| Equipment | Fee |
| Canoes | $10 per hour |
| Kayaks | $10 per hour |
| Standup paddleboards | $10 per hour |
Regulations
- Alcohol and pets are prohibited.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Fires not permitted.
- NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY - swim at your own risk.
- All canoe, kayak, and standup paddleboard users are required to wear life jacket.
- We are a carry-in, carry-out facility.
- Directions and additional information about use of the area are available at the Welcome Center in the Hamel Recreation Center.
Mendums Pond
50 Recreation Drive
Barrington, NH 03825
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Outdoor Gear Rentals
Gear up for your own adventure. Get the equipment that you need to have fun and be safe in the outdoors.
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Set Sail
Kids ages 5-18 can join our boating programs on Mendums Pond, learning how to sail or kayak. All levels of ability welcome!
