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

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Current weather conditions at Swift River, White Mountains, Maine
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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