Governors Island (Lake Winnipesaukee)

Governors Island
Geography
LocationLake Winnipesaukee
Gilford, New Hampshire
Coordinates43°36′35″N 71°25′31″W / 43.60972°N 71.42528°W / 43.60972; -71.42528
Length1.8 mi (2.9 km)
Width0.7 mi (1.1 km)
Highest elevation646 ft (196.9 m)
Administration
United States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyBelknap
TownGilford
Demographics
Populationvaries seasonally

Governors Island is one of six bridged islands on Lake Winnipesaukee and is part of the town of Gilford, New Hampshire, in the United States. The island is primarily wooded and residential and has an area of 504 acres (204 ha). The island is an enclave of luxury homes, including some of the most expensive on the lake.