Maine whitewater - Swift River, White Mountains, Oxford County Oxford county, Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     13 miles   This section of Swift River in Maine is 13 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short     distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The wild scenery of the White Mountains is great. Briefly about the general area: All the outdoors fun stuff in the White Mountains will keep you coming back again and again. An average amount of rain falls at Swift River; August is the month that gets the most rain while February is usually the driest month. Hit the slopes at Black Mountain in close proximity; do take a hike on the   Chimney Trail. For the period of the long summer days here at Swift River, high temperatures typically get into the 70's. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 20's, and night lows in the-10's for Swift River. Swift River, Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 13 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.69409 Longitude: -70.59981 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.555 Longitude: -70.5459 Paddler input for Swift River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Swift River, White Mountains, Maine Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Perennial Inn, Rumford 8 miles away The ambiance projects a genuine feeling of country hospitality. You will be pampered with thick, thirsty cotton towels, warm terry cloth robes and cozy, warm down comforters. Serene instrumental music... The Bethel Inn Resort, Bethel 19 miles away The Bethel Inn Resort combines the charm and hospitality of a classic turn-of-the century New England resort with the most modern guest amenities and recreational facilities. Our resort has been serv... Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel 19 miles away The Grand Summit Resort Hotel & Conference Center has set the standard in slopeside condominium hotels. Combining all the quality and service of a first-class hotel with all the comforts and convenie...   White Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the White Mountains. White Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the White Mountains. All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Swift River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Swift River, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, the metro area neareast to Swift River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Swift River.   Whitewater Near Swift River: Black Brook, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Devils Den to Ellis River) Sandy River, Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch) Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School) Sandy River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 17 miles long (Headwaters to Buckfield) Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (West Paris to South Paris) Sandy River, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town)   Ski Areas Near Swift River: Black Mountain, Maine , 4 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 15 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 16 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 21 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 28 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 28 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 31 miles away, 240 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 32 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 46 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 47 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Swift River: The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 8 miles away The Bethel Inn Resort, Bethel , 19 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 19 miles away The Victoria Inn, Bethel , 19 miles away Chapman Inn, Bethel , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Swift River: Coos Canyon Cabins and Campground, Roxbury, 6 miles away Mountain View Campground, Dixfield, 9 miles away Dummer's Beach, Weld, 11 miles away   Trails Near Swift River: Chimney Trail, Franklin County , 5 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin County , 6 miles away Angel Falls Trail, Franklin County , 12 miles away Bemis Stream Trail, Franklin County , 14 miles away Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin County , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Swift River: Oakdale Country Club, Mexico , 6 miles away