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   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch of Swift River in Carroll/ Grafton County is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Carroll/ Grafton County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Whitewater paddling here in the White     Mountains is a great experience. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Laconia, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rain falls here at Swift River; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while February is generally the driest month. High temperatures at Swift   River all through the months of summer are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are typically in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Swift River dip into the 0's. Having a nice time in the White Mountains is painless. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Swift River; Sawyer Run Trail is a great local trail, and the Swift River Trail offers hiking at its best. 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 Paddler input for Swift River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Swift 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. 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 ... Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods 11 miles away The Mount Washington Resort serves as a natural haven for visitors, offering an array of seasonal activities. During the winter months, guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at nationally acclaime...   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 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 Mountain, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 2112 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 2180 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 Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods , 11 miles away Omni Bretton Arms at Mount Washington, Bretton Woods , 11 miles away Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods , 12 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