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 stretch of Swift River in Oxford County 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 are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. If you have the time you     can make this a two day trip, so pack your camp stove. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico section is one of them. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the warm days of summer at Swift River temperatures are frequently in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and night lows in the-10's for Swift River. You just can't picture   the amount of outdoors exciting stuff the White Mountains has to offer. An average amount of precipitation falls at Swift River; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Hit the slopes at Black Mountain in the vicinity, and if the weather is fine, you can go for a hike along the Chimney Trail. 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, 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 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