New Hampshire whitewater - Saco River, White Mountains, Carroll County Carroll county, Crawford Notch to Bartlett section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6.2 miles   This stretch of Saco River in New Hampshire is 6.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Laconia, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Crawford Notch to     Bartlett section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The beautiful scenery of New Hampshire and the water flowing gracefully down Saco River beats anything. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains is a great experience. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer months at Saco River highs are regularly in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and all through the dark   hours in the winter at Saco River temperatures sink to the 0's. Don't leave Saco River without first checking out Hart Ledge, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Razor Brook Trail. Saco River mostly gets a good deal of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most; January on the other hand is the driest. Just can't get enough of the White Mountains. Saco River is right by the Mount Parker Trail. Saco River, Crawford Notch to Bartlett road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 6.2 miles Average Gradient: 49 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.10999 Longitude: -71.3521 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.08301 Longitude: -71.28441 Paddler input for Saco River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Saco River, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: BETHLEHEM 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett 4 miles away Nestled in the White Mountains on the southern base of Mount Attitash and only a mile from the slopes, the Seasons Condominium Resort is the perfect destination for families looking to enjoy all that ... Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett 5 miles away The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center is located SLOPESIDE at Bear Peak features first-class amenities for a White Mountain experience from a new perspective We are an RCI Property.143... Attitash Mountain Village Resort, Bartlett 6 miles away Surrounded by the White Mountains, nestled between Attitash Mountain and the Saco River in Bartlett, New Hampshire, is Attitash Mountain Village. This 60 acre resort is your ideal destination for the ...   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 Saco River.   Whitewater Near Saco River: Sawyer River, Carroll County , 4 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore) Swift River, Carroll County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls) Dry River, Coos County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground) Rocky Branch, Carroll County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Jericho Road and Route 302) Ellis River, Carroll County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Route 16 to Jackson Golf Course) Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge) Swift River, Carroll County , 9 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.35 miles long (Lower Falls to Darby Field sign) Wonalancet, Carroll County , 11 miles away, Class III - 4.25 miles long (Route 113A to Tamworth) Peabody River - West Branch, Coos County , 11 miles away, Class V - 5.5 miles long (Chandler Brook to Peabody River) Saco River - East Branch, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 2.1 miles long (Route 302 at Lower Bartlett)   Ski Areas Near Saco River: Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 6 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2112 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 11 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 2020 vertical feet King Pine, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 350 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Abenaki, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 100 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 2180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Saco River: Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett , 4 miles away Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett , 5 miles away Attitash Mountain Village Resort, Bartlett , 6 miles away Sky Valley Motel And Cottages, Bartlett , 6 miles away Nestlenook Farm Resort, Jackson , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Saco River: Dry River Campground, Carroll County, 4 miles away A Better Life Cabins and Campground, Bartlett, 5 miles away Jigger Johnson Campground 1, Carroll County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Saco River: Razor Brook Trail, Coos County , 0 miles away Mount Parker Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Mount Tremont Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Passaconaway Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away Bear Mountain Ski Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Saco River