Maine whitewater - Swift Cambridge River, White Mountains, Oxford County

Oxford county, Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-V     6 miles
  This section of Swift Cambridge River in Oxford County is 6 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Maine and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent
    or park your RV at a nearby campground. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you
coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Swift Cambridge River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the
 
year is February. Hiking along the Table Rock Trail is good fun.
During the warmest time of the year at Swift Cambridge River highs are typically in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and night lows at Swift Cambridge River throughout the winter typically drop into the 0's.

Swift Cambridge River, Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.6495
Longitude: -70.9573

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.71889
Longitude: -70.9889

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Current weather conditions at Swift Cambridge River, White Mountains, Maine
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Local climate location: BERLIN 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sunday River Ski and Golf Resort, Newry
13 miles away
Sunday River is located in the town of Bethel a sophisticated classic New England community with an energy all its own. Sunday River features 131 trails spread across eight interconnected mountain pe...

Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel
16 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...

Budget Inn Berlin Nr White MT, Berlin
18 miles away
Budget Inn is located at the Northern entrance of White Mountain just minutes from Moose Tours, Mt. Washington, Santa's Village, Story Land, Kancamagus Highway, Franconia Notch, Gorham, Bretton Woods ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Swift Cambridge River.
 Whitewater Near Swift Cambridge River:
Rapid River, Oxford County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 5.25 miles long (Pond in River to Lake Umbagog)
Bear, Oxford County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Devils Horseshoe)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 12 miles away, Class II - 0.5 miles long (Errol Rapids)
Diamond River, Coos County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location)
Magalloway River, Oxford County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Aziscohos Dam to Wilsons Mills)
Sunday River, Oxford County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Above Pool to Androscoggin)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook)
Wild River, Oxford County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Hastings to Gilead)
Black Brook, Oxford County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Devils Den to Ellis River)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 18 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook)
 Ski Areas Near Swift Cambridge River:
Sunday River, Maine , 14 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 24 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 26 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 33 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 33 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Swift Cambridge River:
Sunday River Ski and Golf Resort, Newry , 13 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 16 miles away
Budget Inn Berlin Nr White MT, Berlin , 18 miles away
Chapman Inn, Bethel , 19 miles away
The Victoria Inn, Bethel , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Swift Cambridge River:
Mollidgewock Campground, Coos County, 12 miles away
South Arm Campground, Andover, 14 miles away
Pleasant River Campground, Bethel, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Swift Cambridge River:
Table Rock Trail, Oxford County , 5 miles away
Old Speck Mountain Trail, Oxford County , 5 miles away
Speck Pond Trail, Oxford County , 7 miles away
Old Magalloway Trail, Oxford County , 7 miles away
Speck Pond Trail, Coos County , 7 miles away

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