To the Sunapee Harbor Community - as of June 19, 2025
Earlier in 2025 the operator of the Sunapee Harbor gas dock did not renew their lease which led to a process to find a new operator - which is all lined up. As part of the transition to the new operator, New Hampshire State Department of Environmental Services (NH DES) inspected the gas dock and found numerous issues that had to be addressed before reopening with the new operator.
The owners of the gas dock (Sunapee Harbor Riverway or SHR) have been working diligently to address these issues and get them cleared by NH DES. This process has included some 'back and forth' with the NH DES. Many thanks to those that have been shepherding this process - which has been a challenging and abnormal situation with volunteers making great progress on many things outside their control.
With all or nearly all of the issues addressed as of June 19, we anticipate that the gas dock will reopen shortly. SHR is dependent on the contractors and the NH DES to execute on their actions. There is a possibility that there will be further delays. We appreciate your patience as SHR works to restore the operations of the Sunapee Harbor gas dock for community use.
Please note that there are two other locations to buy gas on Lake Sunapee in Newbury and in Georges Mills.
Thank you!!!
Welcome to Sunapee Harbor Riverway
Sunapee Harbor has been a mainstay for vacationers since the 1800’s when the sweltering heat of the cities sent vacationers fleeing north by train to enjoy the cool waters of Lake Sunapee. Nestled along the shores of Lake Sunapee in the heart of the Dartmouth/Lake Sunapee Region of New Hampshire, Sunapee Harbor offers boating, kayaking, shopping, waterfront dining, picnicking, fishing, free music, narrated boat tours, ice cream and much more. The Harbor is also the home of the Sunapee Historical Museum where you will find wonderful pictures and nostalgia of the bygone Steamboat Era and the grand hotels that once graced the shores of Lake Sunapee. Plan to visit this beautiful area and spend a day or a weekend soaking up the sun in this tranquil, but vibrant quaint harbor town. We look forward to seeing you!
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The Sunapee Harbor Riverway Corporation, was founded in 1991 to “preserve and protect” our beautiful and unique lakeside harbor. (Learn more about the Saving of Sunapee Harbor). Sunapee Harbor properties owned by the Corporation include the Anchorage Restaurant, the Wild Goose Country Store, Goodhue Sunapee, Harborside Trading, Fenton’s Landing, the Quack Shack Ice Cream; 33 River Road home of The Lake Shop.
“Dedicated to Preserving and Enhancing our Lakeside Village”​
