Day Trip Boat Launch & Parking

[BroadHopper]

Originally Posted by TiltonBB

Cease and Desist August 2006
Representing the town, attorney Walter Mitchell charges that the Ames brothers have expanded parking areas and boat storage beyond the limits stipulated in their site plan, which was approved by the Planning Board in 1988, without seeking or obtaining the necessary approvals from the town. At the same time, eight docks have been added to the 11 specified by the site plan, also without the required approvals from either the town or the state. Moreover, dock space is rented to third parties, including commercial entities, in violation of the site plan. Finally, the suit claims that the Ames Farm Inn hosts around 30 fishing derbies with some 100 participants each year, which represent an "accessory outdoor recreational activity" requiring the approval of the Planning Board.

Actually, He does not represent the town, he represent himself. He also built his home on the railroad ROW, which last I checked belong to the state. When the sewage line was extended to Tirell Hill Road in the '90's, folks were forced to move their buildings off the ROW. Once the Winnipesaukee Basin Project gets more money, the goal is to extend the line to Alton. In that case he will definitely be P.O.

I don't think the town sell Glendale passes, but you can get a guest pass from any Gilford resident or business. If you get there early enough no one will see you launch the boat, so try that.

Fay's and Silver Sands have launching fees. Last I knew you can park your vehicle and trailer. Silver Sands has 'seasonal pass' which allow you to leave your boat with trailer on the premises. You just hook up the trailer and launch your boat anytime.
Irwin and LLM no longer allow public access, even for a fee. PBM has a fee, not sure they allow parking.

At the moment, Belknap County residents do not have reduced price tickets or season pass at Gunstock. They do have Belknap County Days where you can get reduced prices. With new management and new commisioners stay tuned to new or revised development at Gunstock Resort.