New Hampshire whitewater, Diamond River Coos county, Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5 miles   The scenic beauty of Coos County and the water flowing gracefully down Diamond River have people coming here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Berlin, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. The Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location section of Diamond River in New Hampshire is 5 miles long and     has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location section is one of them. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The campgrounds here at Diamond River are pretty good. The White Mountains scenery is wonderful. This is a pretty decent length section,   you can easily run it on an afternoon. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: A spree to Dart Wentworth Spring will fill your soul with good feelings. The Old Magalloway Trail is a magnificent hiking trail close to Diamond River, and if you're here you will meet lots of people from close by Errol. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Don't leave Diamond River without first checking out Alice Ledge. Dixville Notch State Park is worth a visit if you're at Diamond River, and what would a location like Diamond River be without out of the ordinary close by traits like Linda Ledge. Diamond River, Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location 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 Diamond River.   Whitewater Near Diamond River: Diamond River, Coos County, 2 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location) Androscoggin River, Coos County, 5 miles away       Class II - 0.5 miles long (Errol Rapids) Androscoggin River, Coos County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook) Magalloway River, Oxford County, 7 miles away       Class III-V - 2 miles long (Aziscohos Dam to Wilsons Mills) Rapid River, Oxford County, 12 miles away       Class IV - 5.25 miles long (Pond in River to Lake Umbagog) Phillips Brook, Coos County, 12 miles away       Class III - -blank- miles long (Milan) Swift Cambridge River, Oxford County, 14 miles away       Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River) Magalloway River, Oxford County, 15 miles away       Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parmachenee Lake to Aziscohos Lake) Androscoggin River, Coos County, 17 miles away       Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook) Bear, Oxford County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Devils Horseshoe)   Ski Areas Near Diamond River: Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Sunday River, Maine , 26 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 36 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 36 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Saddleback, Maine , 39 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs   Hotels Near Diamond River: Royalty Inn, Gorham , 25 miles away Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 25 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 28 miles away The Victoria Inn Bed And Break, Bethel , 31 miles away Chapman Inn, Bethel , 31 miles away   Campgrounds Near Diamond River: Mollidgewock Campground, Coos County, 8 miles away Umbagog Lake State Park, Newry, 9 miles away Log Haven Campground, Errol, 12 miles away   Trails Near Diamond River: Old Magalloway Trail, Oxford , 7 miles away Speck Pond Trail, Coos , 16 miles away Speck Pond Trail, Oxford , 16 miles away Old Speck Mountain Trail, Oxford , 17 miles away Table Rock Trail, Oxford , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Diamond River: Dixville Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 14 miles away Grafton Notch State Park, Maine , 17 miles away Moose Brook State Park, New Hampshire , 25 miles away   Lakes Near Diamond River Sturtevant Pond, Oxford , 4 miles away Akers Pond, Coos , 6 miles away Umbagog Lake, Coos , 6 miles away