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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico stretch of Swift River in Oxford County is 13 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve     in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico section is one of them. The nature scenery of Oxford County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Black Mountain, and the Chimney Trail offers hiking at its best. From a rainfall point of   view Swift River is a pretty normal place; August is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. At Swift River throughout the summertime highs are in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs through the winter are typically in the 20's with temperatures at Swift River dipping down into the-10's through winter nights. All the outdoors enjoyable things in the White Mountains will keep you coming back over and over. 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... Jordan Grand Resort Hotel And Conference Center, Newry 16 miles away Located in the heart of the spectacular Jordan Bowl, the Jordan Grand Resort Hotel & Conference Center features 186 guest rooms and suites and almost 6,000 square feet of meeting space. Combining all... 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, 1830 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 Jordan Grand Resort Hotel And Conference Center, Newry , 16 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 19 miles away The Victoria Inn, Bethel , 19 miles away Bethel Inn & Country Club, 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   Lakes Near Swift River