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My sister went to Camp Menotomy for one season, then to Kehonk. That would have been around 1952. I recall dropping the hook and staying overnight in the cove at the south end of Menotomy, probably around 1967. We didn't see any camp activity at that time. My 2014 Duncan chart says "Camp Menotomy" and "No Hunting"on it. The Bizer chart says "No Rafting". Black Cove, not to be confused with Blackey Cove. Anyway, I'd guess they ceased operations in the early 60's. It seems like many private camps were run by folks dedicated to the youth camp experience and in the 70's, the next generation was more dedicated to the value of Lake Winnipesaukee shorefront and sold off. The "non-profits" have been able to sustain operations, YMCA, AMC, etc. Too bad some of the old camps weren't put into conservation trusts or some similar vehicle. On the other hand, places like Moultonborough now have a huge tax base that was not possible from tax exempt property.