Boater Friendly Vacation Spots?

We've skied on lake Sunapee in New Hampshire for two family vacations. Rented a house with dock on the lake. They also have campgrounds and public boat ramps. We had a blast on the lake, which is huge. And cold.

The ramp we used for the first vacation was very entertaining. You had to bend the trailer about 45 degrees on to and then down the ramp and into the small stream. Launch the boat and spin it 90 degrees right at the end of the trailer and then basically pole it out to the lake. The stream was shallow, with lots of large rocks, no way was I risking the prop. Found a much better ramp at the end of the lake on the next vacation.

yes I definitely got lucky the water was so smooth. I was shocked when I came out of the river and saw that. The wind picked up some so it was a little choppy getting back in but nothing like it could have been.

Growing up my family camped on Winnipasaukee a few times. It was in Paugus Bay so out of the huge water and you can get to Wiers Beach very easily by boat or car for day and night entertainment. Meredith and Alton Bay are also relatively easy boat rides without getting into the really rough main part of the lake. Although your Footer will handle the chop a lot better than my family's 90 Sport or my SS did. I just googled and it is called Paugus Bay Camp Ground. If you google earth it you will see that it is in a very small protected cove that you go under a RR bridge to get into so your boat is well protected when docked up. There are also a couple of small cottage rental places in Paugus Bay that we stayed in that were fun but not sure on pricing. Let me know if you need more info or tips, I know the area pretty well..

We have been hitting Lake Winnisquam quite a bit the past few years. Fun lake with a great sandbar. Doesn't get chopped up like the big lake does so better for water sport but far less places to go via boat. It's only about a 15-20 minute car ride to the Wiers Beach area so lots to do close by. Not sure there is any camping on there though.

There is Point Sebago campground if you want to switch it up and be on the other side of the Songo. I stayed there a few times growing up and loved it. I have a friends there now staying in the Point Sebago Resort so I can report back what he has to say if you are interested.

I stayed on Long Lake for a wknd last year and took the Songo trip down to Sebago. So much fun! I was the only one on the boat that had made the trip before but it had been 20+ years. It started as an overcast day but we all had a blast. The whole trip down I kept saying we'd only venture out onto Sebago if it was really calm. Otherwise we'd hit the sandbar for a while and head back up. It was GLASS when we came around the corner so out we went for a nice swim in 300 foot clear water.

My annual "Great Family Vacation" is around the corner. Heading Up'ta Maine come Aug. for a week with the boat. And as I am planning it got me thinking.
Being a relatively cheap prick, I like to camp rather than hotel hop, and fly to destination vacations. I've heard of and found a few campgrounds that seem boater friendly but somehow always wind up at the same one every year. Looking for suggestions, reviews, share experiences? Maybe if enough interest we can compile a list state by state? Lake by lake?
We all enjoy using our boats and having another reason is all the better.

MAINE- Long Lake,
Awesome lake, its like 11 miles long. Plenty of places to go by boat, can day trip down the Songo river, and through the locks into Sebago lake. a few sand bars, and bar bars that can be visited by boat, gas pumps, good water can be found most days, just watch for the Cig boats if your out in the center. good race location.
I have camped at Four Seasons Campground and Colonial Mast Campground.
Both have rentable boat slips right on the lake and good facilities. Four seasons even has campsites with their own docks. I stay there every year for family Vacation. so far, my favorite location. actually thought of getting a seasonal but would rather explore some new places.
BTW anyone in that area Aug-6 to the 13th and want a tug behind the BFN or a shot on the boom give a shout. we will be there all week putting some hard hours on her.
-Tony