New Hampshire whitewater - Branch Brook, White Mountains, Grafton County

Grafton county, Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS II-V     3.3 miles
  This stretch of Branch Brook in Grafton County is 3.3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire are harder than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground stretch is the only paddling stretch along Branch Brook. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains is a great experience. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions
    for lots of people. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.
You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Laconia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Grafton County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Branch Brook typically tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the
 
50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Branch Brook. Branch Brook gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is when it's the driest.
Just can't get enough of the White Mountains. Near Branch Brook you hit upon the Peaked Hill Pond Trail which is a magnificent hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Knockers Hole Trail is always a delightful adventure.

Branch Brook, Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-V
Length: 3.3 miles
Average Gradient: 110 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.87892
Longitude: -71.70612

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.85041
Longitude: -71.65953

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Current weather conditions at Branch Brook, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BENTON 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Laconia, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Branch Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Branch Brook.
 Whitewater Near Branch Brook:
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 2 miles away, Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton)
Mad River, Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge)
Glover Brook, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock)
Beebe River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow)
Smarts Brook, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton)
Soucook River, Merrimack County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire)
Mad River, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence)
Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway)
 Ski Areas Near Branch Brook:
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 710 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Branch Brook:
Shamrock Motel, Campton , 2 miles away
Days Inn Campton, Campton , 3 miles away
Crowes' In Campton Village, Campton , 3 miles away
Green Valley Motor Court, Campton , 4 miles away
Hummingbird, Campton , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Branch Brook:
Branch Brook Fourseason Campground, Campton, 4 miles away
Woodstock KOA, Woodstock, 6 miles away
Waterest Campground, Woodstock, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Branch Brook:
Peaked Hill Pond Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Knockers Hole Trail, Grafton County , 5 miles away
Hubbard Brook Trail, Grafton County , 5 miles away
Glover Brook Trail, Grafton County , 6 miles away
Dickey Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Branch Brook:
Owl's Nest Golf Club, Campton , 1 miles away
Highland Links Golf Club, Holderness , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Branch Brook

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