Laconia, New Hampshire Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Laconia, New Hampshire is a great place to live for those who like whitewater. The list below will tell you what the perfect spot for you is. The list of nearby whitewater is quite long as you can see. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Laconia, New Hampshire: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Laconia, New Hampshire Bearcamp River, New Hampshire, Bennett Corner to Whittier, 17 miles away, class II-IV, 3.5 miles long. Beebe River, New Hampshire, Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow, 18 miles away, class II-IV, 5 miles long. Blackwater River, New Hampshire, Route 127 to Snyder's Mill, 23 miles away, class II-IV, 2.5 miles long. Branch Brook, New Hampshire, Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground, 25 miles away, class II-V, 3.3 miles long. Cold Brook, New Hampshire, Route 25 to Bearcamp River, 17 miles away, class V, 1.4 miles long. Little Suncook, New Hampshire, Northwood to Gossville, 17 miles away, class IV, 3.1 miles long. Lovell River, New Hampshire, Pine Hill Road and Route 25, 19 miles away, class IV-V, 6 miles long. Mad River, New Hampshire, Highway 49 Bridge to Campton, 21 miles away, class III-IV, 7.8 miles long. Mad River, New Hampshire, Gorge, 22 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Merrimack River, New Hampshire, Franklin to Penacook, 16 miles away, class I, 18 miles long. Newfound River River, New Hampshire, Newfound lake to Bristol, 23 miles away, class II-III, 1.5 miles long. Pemigewasset River, New Hampshire, Ayers Island dam to Coolidge, 21 miles away, class II(III), 1.6 miles long. Smarts Brook, New Hampshire, Thornton, 20 miles away, class V, 1.5 miles long. Suncook River, New Hampshire, Suncook dam to Center Barnstead, 14 miles away, class I-II, 2.3 miles long. Suncook River, New Hampshire, Pittsfield to North Chichester, 14 miles away, class I-II+(III), 6 miles long. Swift River, New Hampshire, Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge, 25 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Swift River, New Hampshire, Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls, 25 miles away, class III-IV, 2.6 miles long. Winnipesaukee River, New Hampshire, Upper, 12 miles away, class I-II, 2.1 miles long. Winnipesaukee River, New Hampshire, Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin, 15 miles away, class III-IV, 1.25 miles long. Wonalancet, New Hampshire, Route 113A to Tamworth, 20 miles away, class III, 4.25 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Laconia, New Hampshire: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Laconia, New Hampshire Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, 22 miles, vertical drop 2020 feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire, 31 miles, vertical drop 1250 feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire, 33 miles, vertical drop 710 feet Gunstock, New Hampshire, 1 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire, 30 miles, vertical drop 2100 feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire, 43 miles, vertical drop 1510 feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire, 22 miles, vertical drop 1400 feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire, 44 miles, vertical drop 875 feet Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, 36 miles, vertical drop 1500 feet Whaleback Ski Area, New Hampshire, 49 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire, 29 miles, vertical drop 1750 feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire, 36 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Wildcat, New Hampshire, 36 miles, vertical drop 2112 feet King Pine, New Hampshire, 28 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire, 32 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Laconia, New Hampshire: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Laconia, New Hampshire Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, 79 miles Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, 65 miles Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, 89 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Laconia, New Hampshire Fire Island National Seashore, 177 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Laconia, New Hampshire Acadia National Park, 226 miles Delaware National Scenic River, 273 miles Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, 273 miles Fort Stanwix National Monument, 280 miles Gateway National Recreation Area, 240 miles Maine Acadian Culture, 226 miles New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, 291 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to New Hampshire Rivers