New Hampshire whitewater, Branch Brook Grafton county, Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     3.3 miles   This stretch of Branch Brook is 3.3 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Laconia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This river system has a few good     paddling sections and the Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground section is one of them. There's camping available near Branch Brook. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The scenic beauty of New Hampshire and the water flowing gracefully down Branch Brook are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. When you're paddling down a White Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. If   you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: What would winter be without some skiing at Tenney Mountain, and going for a hike on the Knockers Hole Trail is always a pleasant adventure. Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the White Mountains. People from Campton love to come to Branch Brook, and there is a good hiking trail nearby called the Peaked Hill Pond Trail. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Wellington State Beach is a nice spot to go if you're at Branch Brook. Branch Brook, Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground 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 Branch Brook.   Whitewater Near Branch Brook: Branch Brook, Grafton County, 2 miles away       Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground) Mad River, Grafton County, 4 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 5 miles away       Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton) Glover Brook, Grafton County, 7 miles away       Class V - 1.9 miles long (Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 8 miles away       Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock) Smarts Brook, Grafton County, 9 miles away       Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton) Soucook River, Merrimack County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire) Beebe River, Grafton County, 10 miles away       Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence) Baker River, Grafton County, 11 miles away       Class V - 3.8 miles long (Warren)   Ski Areas Near Branch Brook: Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Abenaki, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 710 foot drop, 8 lifts, 21 runs   Marinas Near Branch Brook: Asquam Marina at Holderness Harbor, Holderness , 9 miles away Paugus Bay Marina, Meredith , 17 miles away Meredith Marina, Meredith , 17 miles away   Beaches Near Branch Brook: Center Harbor Town Beach, Belknap , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Branch Brook: Days Inn Campton, Campton , 3 miles away Econo Lodge Near Plymouth State University, Plymouth , 5 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 5 miles away Red Carpet Inn And Suites, Plymouth , 5 miles away Comfort Inn Ashland, Ashland , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Branch Brook: Branch Brook Fourseason Campground, Campton, 4 miles away Goose Hollow Camp and RV Park, Thornton, 4 miles away Campton Family, Campton, 4 miles away   Trails Near Branch Brook: Peaked Hill Pond Trail, Grafton , 2 miles away Knockers Hole Trail, Grafton , 5 miles away Hubbard Brook Trail, Grafton , 5 miles away Glover Brook Trail, Grafton , 6 miles away Dickey Mountain Trail, Grafton , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Branch Brook: Wellington State Beach, New Hampshire , 12 miles away Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 16 miles away Cardigan State Park, New Hampshire , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Branch Brook: Owl's Nest Golf Club, Campton , 1 miles away Highland Links Golf Club, Holderness , 5 miles away Jack O'Lantern Golf Course, Woodstock , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Branch Brook Campton Bog Pond, Grafton , 3 miles away Moosilauke Pond, Grafton , 6 miles away Loon Lake, Grafton , 6 miles away