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   The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The starting location is a short drive from Laconia, as you can see on the road map further down. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Highway 49 Bridge to Campton section of Mad River in Grafton County is 7.8 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater     according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. No need to look hard for hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Mad River during the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and after the sun is down during   the wintertime temperatures at Mad River dip into the 0's. So many entertaining things to do in the White Mountains, not sufficient time. Really brilliant skiing awaits you at Waterville Valley; do take a hike on the Welch Mountain Trail. This river has it all. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Mad River; the month with most of the rain is August, and February is when it's the driest. A short journey to Shell Cascade is always worthwhile, and Mad River is right by the Smarts Brook Trail. 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 Hamphires 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 are... InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln 10 miles away Located in the heart of the spectacular White Mountains of New Hampshire, adjacent to the Loon Mountain Ski Area, is Pollard Brook Resort. Tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools, a health club, sauna, ...   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. 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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, 2180 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 Mountain, 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 InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln , 10 miles away Village Of Loon Mountain (Vri), Lincoln , 10 miles away Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mad River: Goose Hollow Camp and RV Park, Thornton, 6 miles away Branch Brook Fourseason Campground, Campton, 6 miles away Hancock Campground, Grafton County, 8 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