Towns – Gilford

Gilford, New Hampshire 03246

Gilford, NH Lodging, Real Estate, Travel & Visitor Information

Gilford NHLakes region community Gilford NHWelcome to scenic Gilford, NH. Today, Gilford is a popular travel destination on Lake Winnipesaukee and is home to the Gunstock Resort and Recreation Center.

History of Gilford, NH
Gilford, NH was once a part of Gilmanton called Gunstock Parish, the town was named for a key battle at the end of the revolution, the Battle of Guilford Court House, North Carolina. Sargent Lemuel B. Mason, who had fought in that battle, had retired to Gunstock Parish. In 1812, he successfully proposed the incorporation of a new town to be named Gilford. North Carolina’s Guilford Court House has long since been renamed Martinsville.

The Inn at Smith Cove
The Inn at Smith Cove Lakehouse & Vacation Rentals, 19 Roberts Road Gilford, NH 03249 | 603-293-1111
The 1894 Victorian Lake House is offering lakefront accommodations for up to 15 people. All with private bath. Free Wifi and many with lake views. Come join us for year-round activities and relaxation. Located just minutes from Bank of NH Pavilion and Weirs Beach attractions. Visit our webite for details.
Visit The Inn at Smith Cove - Gilford, NH


Gunstock Mountain Resort
Gunstock Inn & Suites, 580 Cherry Valley Road, Gilford, NH, 03249
Located close to Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook, Gunstock Inn & Suites provides a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Check current availabilities and special rates below.
Visit Gunstock Mountain Resort, Gilford, NH


The original name is used by the Gunstock recreation area and NH ski area on Belknap Mountain.

Kimball’s Castle is located here, built to replicate an ancient European castle located on the Rhine River in Germany. The castle sits atop Locke’s Hill, 19th-century businessman Benjamin Kimball constructed it.

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Incorporated: 1812
County: Belknap
Gilford, NH Population:
2010: 7,126

GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.3251
Longitude: -71.2426

Gilford, NH Local Information
Gilford Police Dispatch: 911

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