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
  If you're coming from Laconia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. Branch Brook doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Ellsworth
    to Branch Brook campground stretch is the only one. When you're paddling down a White Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Lodging is available near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Branch Brook; the wettest month of the year is commonly
 
August, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture. Going for a hike along the Peaked Hill Pond Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area; since you're here you can take a hike along the Knockers Hole Trail.
Just can't get enough of the White Mountains. Summertime highs at Branch Brook mostly tend to be in the 70's; the night is slightly colder of course, generally in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Branch Brook are in the 0's.

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.

Days Inn Campton, Campton
3 miles away
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5 miles away
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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:
Days Inn Campton, Campton , 3 miles away
Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth , 5 miles away
Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 5 miles away
Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 5 miles away
Red Carpet Motel, Plymouth , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Branch Brook:
Branch Brook Fourseason Campground, Campton, 4 miles away
Goose Hollow Camp and RV Park, Thornton, 4 miles away
R & B Camp Baggage, Plymouth, 6 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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