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, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Suncook River in Belknap County is 2.3 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The Suncook dam to Center Barnstead section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There aren’t any hotels     right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: Through the warm months, highs typically are in the 80's at Suncook River. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Suncook River. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Suncook River; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month.   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 Paddler input for Suncook River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Suncook River, New Hampshire 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 The Inns forty four guest rooms are individually decorated and distinctively different.They range from the original rooms above the tavern to modern elegant country style rooms and spacious suites.Man... Red Roof Inn Loudon, Loudon 14 miles away The Loudon Red Roof Inn is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the Gunstock Ski Area, 10 minutes from the New Hampshire International Speedway and just 30 minutes from the Manchester Airport. T... Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia 17 miles away Resting on the peaceful shores of Lake Opechee, a sister lake to Lake Winnipesaukee, you will find the perfect retreat for rest and relaxation. The renovated historic mill building has been loving...   All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Suncook River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Suncook 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 Suncook River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Red Roof Inn Loudon, Loudon , 14 miles away Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia , 17 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ROCHESTER, Rochester , 18 miles away Best Western Concord Inn & Suites, Concord , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Suncook River: Sun River Campground, Center Barnstead, 0 miles away Hillcrest Campground and Cabins, Pittsfield, 5 miles away Hillcrest Campground, Epsom, 7 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