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Where to Stay in East Madison
East Madison is a village in the town of Madison, between Conway and Ossipee Lake, with no downtown to speak of: back roads, farmland and woods. Purity Spring Resort, family-run since 1914, sits on 1,300 acres above Purity Lake, with its own ski area, King Pine. The 100-acre lake has a sandy beach, with waterskiing, kayaking and paddleboarding in summer, and in winter 20 kilometers of groomed snowshoe trails run through a wildlife preserve on the resort's grounds. Lodging runs from guest rooms to condos and cottages. North Conway's outlets and restaurants are about 25 minutes north.
Why Stay in East Madison
- •Purity Lake has a sandy beach, with kayaking, paddleboarding and waterskiing in summer.
- •Away from the Route 16 corridor, with North Conway's outlets and restaurants about 25 minutes north.
- •King Pine Ski Area (on resort property) is a low-key alternative to Loon or Bretton Woods for families with younger kids.
- •In winter, 20 kilometers of groomed snowshoe trails run through the resort's grounds.
What Makes This Area Interesting
- •King Pine Ski Area: the resort's own small ski area, with a ski school and gentle terrain for beginners.
- •Conway Lake: one of the larger lakes in Carroll County, about 10 minutes east, with a public boat launch.
- •North Conway: about 25 minutes north, with the Conway Scenic Railroad, outlet stores and Cranmore Mountain.
- •Ossipee Lake: about 20 minutes south, with more lake access and the small town of Ossipee as a pitstop.
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Summer, from July through Labor Day, for the lake and beach. Winter brings skiing at King Pine and snowshoeing on the resort's trails, and foliage usually peaks in early to mid-October.
About 2.5 hours, mostly on Route 16. From New York City, about 5 to 5.5 hours.
Yes. Purity Spring is a family-run resort with a sandy beach on the lake, a small ski area of its own, and condos and cottages for families who need more space.