New Hampshire whitewater - Pemigewasset River, White Mountains, Grafton County

Grafton county, Woodstock to Campton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     11.25 miles
  The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Pemigewasset River make the trip here worthwhile. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Laconia, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. There are plenty of
    other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The Woodstock to Campton stretch of Pemigewasset River in Grafton County is 11.25 miles long and has been rated as a class I section
by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Pemigewasset River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. The White Mountains scenery is wonderful. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove.

Briefly about the general area:
There's fine hiking along the Peaked Hill Pond Trail, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Pemigewasset River; Knockers Hole Trail is a great local trail. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Pemigewasset
 
River; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and February is the month with the least moisture.
You clearly must fancy the White Mountains. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Pemigewasset River. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are commonly in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Pemigewasset River.

Pemigewasset River, Woodstock to Campton road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 11.25 miles
Average Gradient: 7 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.97479
Longitude: -71.68099

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.8474
Longitude: -71.66195

Paddler input for Pemigewasset River, New Hampshire:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Pemigewasset River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
WXPort

Local climate location: BENTON 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Campton, Campton
5 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...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln
6 miles away
Located in the White Mountains. Near Franconia Notch, Loon Mountain and Golf. Attractive rooms and suites. Indoor pool and whirlpool. Picture perfect vistas from Kancamagus Highway. Pet accommodation:...

Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln
7 miles away
Our spectacular Loon Mountain Lodging features 117 One-Bedroom King Bed Suites, 117 King-Size Bed Club Rooms and 117 Studio Family Rooms have some of the best views in the White Mountains. Whether you...



OTHER_INFO
  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 Pemigewasset River, New Hampshire
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pemigewasset 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 Pemigewasset River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pemigewasset River.
 Whitewater Near Pemigewasset River:
Branch Brook, Grafton County , 2 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground)
Mad River, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge)
Glover Brook, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock)
Soucook River, Merrimack County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence)
Smarts Brook, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton)
Mad River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton)
Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway)
Beebe River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow)
 Ski Areas Near Pemigewasset River:
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pemigewasset River:
Days Inn Campton, Campton , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 6 miles away
Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln , 7 miles away
Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth , 7 miles away
Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pemigewasset River:
Woodstock KOA, Woodstock, 3 miles away
Branch Brook Fourseason Campground, Campton, 4 miles away
Waterest Campground, Woodstock, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Pemigewasset River:
Peaked Hill Pond Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Knockers Hole Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Glover Brook Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away
Hubbard Brook Trail, Grafton County , 5 miles away
Mount Cilley Trail, Grafton County , 5 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pemigewasset River:
Owl's Nest Golf Club, Campton , 2 miles away
Jack O'Lantern Golf Course, Woodstock , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Pemigewasset River

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater