New Hampshire whitewater, Blackwater River Merrimack county, Route 127 to Snyder's Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     2.5 miles   The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The put-in is not too far from Concord, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Route 127 to Snyder's Mill stretch of Blackwater River is 2.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The campgrounds here at Blackwater River are pretty good. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find   lots of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: If the weather is splendid here at Blackwater River, you can go for a hike along the Wilmot Trail. Rollins State Park is a splendid place to stretch your legs a bit; Blackwater River is not far at all from Concord. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Pats Peak is a glorious local ski area, and Winslow State Park is a beautiful place any time of year. A typical amount of rain falls here at Blackwater River. Of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain; January is the month with the least moisture. Blackwater River, Route 127 to Snyder's Mill 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 Blackwater River.   Whitewater Near Blackwater River: Blackwater River, Merrimack County, 1 miles away       Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill) Merrimack River, Merrimack County, 8 miles away       Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County, 11 miles away       Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 2.1 miles long (Upper) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Hillsborough to Henniker) Smith River, Merrimack / Grafton County, 15 miles away       Class IV - 1.75 miles long (Route 104 to Bristol) Warner River, Merrimack County, 15 miles away       Class IV - 5.15 miles long (Melvin Mills to Warner) Pemigewasset River, Grafton/ Belknap County, 15 miles away       Class II(III) - 1.6 miles long (Ayers Island dam to Coolidge) Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County, 16 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (New Boston to Goffstown)   Ski Areas Near Blackwater River: Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 710 foot drop, 8 lifts, 21 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 875 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs McIntyre, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1510 foot drop, 10 lifts, 62 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs Whaleback, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 700 foot drop, 7 lifts, 28 runs Abenaki, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs   Marinas Near Blackwater River: Jay's Marina, Tilton , 16 miles away   Beaches Near Blackwater River: Wadleigh State Beach, Merrimack , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Blackwater River: The Maples At Warner, Warner , 8 miles away Henniker Motel, Henniker , 9 miles away Colby Hill Inn, Henniker , 11 miles away The Centennial, Concord , 12 miles away Courtyard Concord, Concord , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Blackwater River: Cold Brook Campground, Webster, 1 miles away Sandy Beach Family Campground, Contoocook, 5 miles away Thousand Aces Family Campground, Franklin, 7 miles away   Trails Near Blackwater River: Wilmot Trail, Merrimack , 12 miles away Old Country Road, Hillsborough , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Blackwater River: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 65 miles away Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 67 miles away Rollins State Park, New Hampshire , 11 miles away Winslow State Park, New Hampshire , 13 miles away Wellington State Beach, New Hampshire , 19 miles away   Golf Courses Near Blackwater River: Duston Country Club Golf Course, Contoocook , 6 miles away Canterbury Woods Country Club, Canterbury , 8 miles away Mojalaki Golf Club, Franklin , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Blackwater River Pillsbury Lake, Merrimack , 2 miles away Webster Lake, Merrimack , 9 miles away Weare Reservoir, Hillsborough , 10 miles away