The Loon Center

The Loon Center, located on the north shore of Lake Winnipesaukee on the Frederick and Paula Anna Markus Wildlife Sanctuary in Moultonborough, was built as the new headquarters of the Loon Preservation Committee in 1993. In addition to staff offices, public meeting rooms and a research laboratory, the Loon Center houses exhibits, displays and the Loon’s Feather Gift Shop, with all proceeds from the store benefitting LPC’s Loon Recovery Program. Our interpretive exhibits, presentations, and nature trails on our 200 acre wildlife sanctuary (including over 5,000 feet of pristine shoreline on Lake Winnipesaukee), give over 10,000 yearly visitors an introduction to the natural environment of New Hampshire and promote a greater understanding of loons and the natural world.

Peak Season Hours (July 1st–Indigenous Peoples Day)

Sunday: 9 am – 5 pm
Monday: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am – 5 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

Winter Hours (October 15th–May 21st)

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

Spring/Early Summer Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9 am – 5 pm
Tuesday: 9 am – 5 pm
Wednesday: 9 am – 5 pm
Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm
Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

While at the Loon Center, visit the Loon’s Feather Gift shop where you will find “all things loon“ and more!

Directions

From Route 25:

  • Heading east on Route 25 at Moultonborough, turn right onto Blake Road at Moultonborough Central School (look for The Loon Center sign).
  • Heading west on Route 25 at Moultonborough, turn left onto Blake Road at Moultonborough Central School (look for The Loon Center sign).
  • Go one mile to the end and turn right onto Lee’s Mill Road. The Loon Center and Wildlife Sanctuary are on the left, at 183 Lee’s Mill Road.

From Route 109:

  • Heading north on Route 109, turn left on Lee Road, just past Bucky’s Restaurant and Tavern.
  • Heading south on Route 109, turn right on Lee Road, just before Bucky’s Restaurant and Tavern.
  • Go .7 miles and turn left onto Lee’s Mill Road (look for the Loon Center sign).  Go .9 miles.  The Loon Center and Wildlife Sanctuary are on the left, at 183 Lee’s Mill Road.
Loon Preservation Committee