New Hampshire whitewater - Suncook River, Belknap County

Belknap county, Suncook dam to Center Barnstead section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     2.3 miles
  If you're coming from Laconia it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The nature scenery of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The Suncook dam to Center Barnstead stretch of Suncook River is 2.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The average New Hampshire whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're
    not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers.
There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The Suncook dam to Center Barnstead stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Suncook River commonly tend to be in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures
 
are in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows through the wintertime for Suncook River tend to be in the 0's.
The yearly rainfall here at Suncook River is about average; November is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is February.

Suncook River, Suncook dam to Center Barnstead road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 2.3 miles
Average Gradient: 18 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.35921
Longitude: -71.26625

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.34149
Longitude: -71.26311

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Current weather conditions at Suncook River, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: FRANKLIN FALLS DAM 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Wolfeboro Inn, Wolfeboro
12 miles away
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Loudon Red Roof Inn, Loudon
14 miles away
A great location for skiers, race fans, leisure and university travelers! Red Roof Loudon is within 5 miles of New Hampshire International Speedway and the Steeplegate Mall. New Hampshire Technical In...

The Landmark Inn, Laconia
17 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Laconia, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Suncook River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Suncook River.
 Whitewater Near Suncook River:
Suncook River, Merrimack County , 7 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6 miles long (Pittsfield to North Chichester)
Little Suncook, Merrimack County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Northwood to Gossville)
Lovell River, Carroll County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Pine Hill Road and Route 25)
Winnipesaukee River, Belknap County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 2.1 miles long (Upper)
Merrimack River, Hillsborough County , 24 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls)
Cold Brook, Carrol County , 24 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Route 25 to Bearcamp River)
Bearcamp River, Carroll County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Bennett Corner to Whittier)
Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 25 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook)
Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County , 26 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown)
Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin)
 Ski Areas Near Suncook River:
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 100 vertical feet
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 300 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Bradford, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Suncook River:
Wolfeboro Inn, Wolfeboro , 12 miles away
Loudon Red Roof Inn, Loudon , 14 miles away
The Landmark Inn, Laconia , 17 miles away
The Margate Resort, Laconia , 17 miles away
Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Suncook River:
Sun River Campground, Center Barnstead, 0 miles away
Hillcrest Campground and Cabins, Pittsfield, 5 miles away
Green Tops Campground, Alton, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Suncook River:
Campground Trail, Rockingham County , 12 miles away
Catamount Trail, Merrimack County , 13 miles away
Onemile Trail, Merrimack County , 13 miles away
Broken Boulder Smith Pond Trail, Merrimack County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Suncook River:
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 52 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 70 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Suncook River:
Nippo Lake Golf Club, Barrington , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Suncook River

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