New Hampshire whitewater - Mad River, White Mountains, Grafton County Grafton county, Highway 49 Bridge to Campton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.8 miles   This section of Mad River is 7.8 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The starting location is a short drive from Laconia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Grafton County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Getting some good exercise     and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. When you're paddling down a White Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Highway 49 Bridge to Campton stretch is one of them. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime months at Mad River temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's with night lows in   the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Mad River tend to be in the 0's. From a precipitation point of view Mad River is a rather typical place; the month with most of the rain is August; February is when it's the driest. Don't leave Mad River without first going for a hike along the Smarts Brook Trail, and you can never get enough of the brilliant skiing at Waterville Valley. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the White Mountains. There's delightful hiking along the Welch Mountain Trail, and Shell Cascade is always fun to check out. At this river you will always have a good time. Mad River, Highway 49 Bridge to Campton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7.8 miles Average Gradient: 85 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.94599 Longitude: -71.50972 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.88011 Longitude: -71.60004 Paddler input for Mad River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mad River, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: BENTON 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley 4 miles away This charming Waterville Valley, New Hampshire hotel is located in the heart of the New Hampshire White Mountains and provides convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Situated among th... Days Inn Campton, Campton 9 miles away We are nestled in between New Hamphire's White Mountains and Lakes Region, so whether you are here to Ski, Golf, Fall Foliage or Hike, chose the Days Inn as your affordable lodging stay in a resort ar... Village Of Loon Mountain (Vri), Lincoln 10 miles away The village of Loon Mountain offers value filled lodging for parties of 2 to 12. Choose from Mid Village Lodge suites to large spacious condominiums overlooking Loon Mountain ski area. All Units come ...   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 New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Mad River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Mad River, New Hampshire. Find a whitewater outfitter in New Hampshire Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Laconia, New Hampshire Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Laconia, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Mad River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mad River.   Whitewater Near Mad River: Smarts Brook, Grafton County , 1 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton) Beebe River, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow) Mad River, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge) Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton) Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway) Branch Brook, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground) Soucook River, Merrimack County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock) Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge)   Ski Areas Near Mad River: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 3 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 2146 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Gunstock, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Abenaki, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 100 vertical feet Wildcat, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 2112 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1250 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mad River: Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley , 4 miles away Days Inn Campton, Campton , 9 miles away Village Of Loon Mountain (Vri), Lincoln , 10 miles away Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln , 10 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mad River: Branch Brook Fourseason Campground, Campton, 6 miles away Hancock Campground, Grafton County, 8 miles away Bethel woods Campground, Holderness, 9 miles away   Trails Near Mad River: Smarts Brook Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away Welch Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away Algonquin Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Dickey Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away Sosman Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mad River: Waterville Valley Golf Course, Waterville Valley , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Mad River