The Sculptured Rocks Natural Area is a geology-oriented nature preserve in
Groton, New Hampshire
Groton is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 569 at the 2020 census.
History
It was originally named "Cockermouth" in honor of Charles Wyndham, Baron Cockermouth and Earl of Egremont, who was Great Brita ...
. The
natural area
A nature reserve (also known as a wildlife refuge, wildlife sanctuary, biosphere reserve or bioreserve, natural or nature preserve, or nature conservation area) is a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or o ...
's main feature is its namesake, the Sculptured Rocks, which are a series of narrow, sharply carved rock formations that are a popular local
swimming hole
A swimming hole is a place in a river, stream, creek, spring, or similar natural body of water, which is large enough and deep enough for a person to swim in. Common usage usually refers to fresh, moving water and thus not to oceans or lakes.
...
. They are located on the
Cockermouth River
The Cockermouth River is a stream located in central New Hampshire in the United States. It is the longest tributary of Newfound Lake, part of the Pemigewasset River and ultimately Merrimack River watersheds. The river takes its name from the ...
, which is the longest tributary of
Newfound Lake
Newfound Lake is located in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. It is situated in the Lakes Region of central New Hampshire, in the towns of Alexandria, Bridgewater, Bristol, and Hebron. Its area of places it behind only Lake Winnipesa ...
. The Sculptured Rocks Road, which runs along this same river, shares its namesake with the park.
References
External links
Sculptured Rocks Natural AreaNew Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
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State parks of New Hampshire
State parks of the Appalachians
Parks in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Landforms of Grafton County, New Hampshire