New Hampshire whitewater, Androscoggin River Coos county, Pontook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     2.4 miles   The Pontook stretch of Androscoggin River is 2.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The nature scenery of Coos County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The campgrounds here at Androscoggin River are pretty good. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in     this state are less manageable. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Berlin, as you can see on   the road map further down. Briefly about the general area: Take a hike on the Bog Dam Trail; there's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Balsams Wilderness. If you want a wonderful time in the great outdoors just come on up to the White Mountains. Androscoggin River is in close proximity to Moose Brook State Park which is a beautiful place. Androscoggin River is not far at all from Milan, and when you're here it's always fun to visit Dixville Notch State Park. Androscoggin River is right by the Jericho Trail. During the summertime at Androscoggin River temperatures are typically in the 70's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. Androscoggin River, Pontook road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Androscoggin River.   Whitewater Near Androscoggin River: Androscoggin River, Coos County, 1 miles away       Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook) Phillips Brook, Coos County, 6 miles away       Class III - -blank- miles long (Milan) Androscoggin River, Coos County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook) Androscoggin River, Coos County, 11 miles away       Class II - 0.5 miles long (Errol Rapids) Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch, Carroll County, 11 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (Above York Pond Road) Mohawk River, Coos County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Colebrook) Peabody River, Coos County, 14 miles away       Class IV - 5 miles long (Route 16 to Gorham) Diamond River, Coos County, 15 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location) Peabody River - West Branch, Coos County, 16 miles away       Class V - 5.5 miles long (Chandler Brook to Peabody River) Swift Cambridge River, Oxford County, 19 miles away       Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River)   Ski Areas Near Androscoggin River: Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Sunday River, Maine , 28 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 38 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs King Pine, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs   Hotels Near Androscoggin River: Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 12 miles away Royalty Inn, Gorham , 12 miles away Whitney S Inn, Jackson , 21 miles away Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods , 23 miles away Cabot Inn Suites, Lancaster , 23 miles away   Campgrounds Near Androscoggin River: Nay Pond Campground, Milan, 3 miles away Milan Hill State Park, Berlin, 3 miles away Cedar Pond Campground, Milan, 3 miles away   Trails Near Androscoggin River: Jericho Trail, Coos , 9 miles away Bog Dam Trail, Coos , 11 miles away Ice Gulch Path, Coos , 11 miles away Cook Path, Coos , 11 miles away Sinclair Trail, Coos , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Androscoggin River: Moose Brook State Park, New Hampshire , 10 miles away Dixville Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 13 miles away White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Androscoggin River: Androscoggin Valley Country Club Garage, Gorham , 12 miles away Androscoggin Valley Country, Gorham , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Androscoggin River Cedar Pond, Coos , 3 miles away Head Pond, Coos , 5 miles away Millsfield Pond, Coos , 8 miles away