Goose Pond Lake Association
An association of members dedicated to the conservation, protection, and improvement of Goose Pond in Canaan & Hanover, NH
GOOSE POND PUBLIC BOAT ACCESS GUIDELINES*
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No person shall tie up or leave any boat in the area around any launching ramps, floats or docks, except when loading or unloading cargo and/or passengers, or where otherwise allowed by posted official notice.
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Camping or other overnight stays at the launching facility are not allowed.
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Wheeled vehicles, including trailers, shall be parked only in designated places.
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Fires are not permitted at the boat launch area.
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The use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances is prohibited. Disorderly conduct, including, but not limited to, indecent acts, intoxication or coarse language is prohibited.
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Removing, injuring or damaging any parts of the facility including plants, land, structures, or natural conditions at the launching facility is prohibited.
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Discharging wastes of any kind, including but not limited to soaps, detergents, and refuse is prohibited. Washing vehicles, boats and laundry is prohibited.
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Storage of boats, trailers, vehicles, equipment, ice shacks, and other property at the launching facility is prohibited.
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Swimming from docks, floats, boat launching ramps and areas posted "no swimming" is prohibited.
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Other uses of the launching facility and parking areas, including, but not limited to, commercial use, non-boating related use, and fishing tournament use of the facilities, are allowed only by special activity permit from the Bureau Director.
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The use of boat launching facilities and parking areas between sunset and sunrise for purposes other than fishing or the launching and retrieving of boats is prohibited.
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Pet owners should clean up any fecal deposits left by their pets.
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Posting advertisements or other notices not approved by the DES or the GPLA is prohibited.
* Guidelines from Maine.gov website: https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/water_activities/boating/rules.shtml