Dan Hole River Reservoir — Reservoirs 48.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Belknap County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 1775783
Within Belknap County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the reservoir known as Dan Hole River Reservoir sits 48.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “river in the United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Belknap County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Dan Hole River Reservoir as a reservoir on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/001), under Feature ID 1775783. Catalogued in GNIS since 01/09/1998.
Coordinates & physical setting
Dan Hole River Reservoir sits at 43.75341° N, 71.17118° W (DMS 43°45′12″ N, 71°10′16″ W).
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Dan Hole River Reservoir. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Beech River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.2 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Moody Pond | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 2.5 mi |
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 2.6 mi |
Historical record
The Dan Hole River is a 5.1-mile-long (8.2 km) river in the town of Ossipee in eastern New Hampshire in the United States. Its waters flow via the Beech River, Pine River, Ossipee Lake, the Ossipee River, and the Saco River to the Gulf of Maine, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. Open the Wikipedia article →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 48.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Dan Hole River Reservoir; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 84 minutes.
Best time to visit
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing. At this latitude (43.753°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 48.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Dan Hole River Reservoir track the nearby Folsom Brook stream (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Dan Hole River Reservoir
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Brook | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| Dan Hole River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1.2 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.3 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Knox Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.1 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dan Hole River Reservoir located?
Dan Hole River Reservoir is in Belknap County, New Hampshire, approximately 48.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Dan Hole River Reservoir from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 84 minutes, 48.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Dan Hole River Reservoir?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Dan Hole River Reservoir as a reservoir, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 1775783 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Dan Hole River Reservoir?
June through September for paddling and swimming; January through March for ice fishing.
Wikidata: Q5213700.