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 section of Saco River is 6.2 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Carroll County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can     camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The wild scenery of the White Mountains is great. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Crawford Notch to Bartlett section is one of them. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in location is a short drive from Laconia, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: Man, is there lots of fun things to do in the White Mountains. There are splendid spots to explore along the Mount Parker Trail. Saco River   gets a large amount of water; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month is January. Throughout the days of summer here at Saco River, high temperatures commonly reach the 70's with night lows in the 50's. Highs during the winter are frequently in the 20's, and nighttime lows through the wintertime for Saco River tend to be in the 0's. Going for a hike on the Razor Brook Trail is always a good adventure, and Hart Ledge is an exciting thing to catch a sight of since you're here. 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... Bretton Arms Country Inn, Bretton Woods 5 miles away Discover a world of casual elegance amidst the splendor and serenity of New Hampshire*s White Mountains. As you step into this faithfully restored New England country inn, the painstaking attention to...   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, 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, 2146 vertical feet   Hotels Near Saco River: Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett , 4 miles away Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett , 5 miles away Bretton Arms Country Inn, Bretton Woods , 5 miles away Attitash Mountain Village Resort, Bartlett , 6 miles away Sky Valley Motel And Cottages, Bartlett , 6 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