New Hampshire whitewater - Swift River, White Mountains, Carroll/ Grafton County

Carroll/ Grafton county, Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     4 miles
  If you're coming from Laconia it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Getting your paddling
    muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better
reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch of Swift River in Carroll/ Grafton County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Swift
 
River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls through August while February is ordinarily the driest month. And that's not everything you can do here in the White Mountains.
Go for a hike on the Sawyer Run Trail; don't leave Swift River without first going for a hike along the Swift River Trail. Summertime highs at Swift River ordinarily tend to be in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Swift River.

Swift River, Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.03388
Longitude: -71.45139

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.01666
Longitude: -71.41778

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Current weather conditions at Swift River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BETHLEHEM 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley
6 miles away
This charming Waterville Valley, New Hampshire hotel is located in the heart of the New Hampshire White Mountains and provides convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Situated among th...

Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett
7 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 ...

Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods
12 miles away
A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, The Mount Washington Hotel was a two-year labor of love for 250 master craftsmen. Conceived by industrialist Joseph Stickney, this National His...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Swift River.
 Whitewater Near Swift River:
Sawyer River, Carroll County , 5 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore)
Swift River, Carroll County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls)
Pemigewasset River - North Fork, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.4 miles long (Lincoln)
Saco River, Carroll County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett)
Dry River, Coos County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground)
Mad River, Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton)
Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln)
Smarts Brook, Grafton County , 11 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton)
Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain)
Wonalancet, Carroll County , 13 miles away, Class III - 4.25 miles long (Route 113A to Tamworth)
 Ski Areas Near Swift River:
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 7 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Swift River:
Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley , 6 miles away
Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett , 7 miles away
Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods , 12 miles away
The Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, Bretton Woods , 12 miles away
Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Swift River:
Pass Campground, Carroll County, 5 miles away
Passaconaway Campground, Carroll County, 5 miles away
Jigger Johnson Campground 1, Carroll County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Swift River:
Sawyer Run Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away
Swift River Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away
Waterville Cutoff Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away
Pine Bend Brook Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Hancock Notch Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Swift River:
Waterville Valley Golf Course, Waterville Valley , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Swift River

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