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New Hampshire whitewater, Mad River
Grafton
county,
Highway 49 Bridge to Campton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III-IV 7.8 miles
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The starting location is a reasonable drive from Laconia, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Great exercise and just being out on the river |
for a while are great reasons to come. The Highway 49 Bridge to Campton section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.
| On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. When you're paddling down a White Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Highway 49 Bridge to Campton section of Mad River in New Hampshire is 7.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater | |
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as a class III-IV section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Briefly about the general area: Mad River is not far at all from Waterville Valley; Shell Cascade is always fun to check out. Not enough
hours in a day to enjoy the White Mountains. Hit the slopes at Waterville Valley close at hand, and good hiking is available along the Smarts Brook Trail. This river is so good. Center Harbor Town Beach is near Mad River
and is a gorgeous beach to visit; hiking is a popular thing to do around Mad River; Welch Mountain Trail is a great local trail. Throughout the warmest time of the year here at Mad River, high temperatures generally get into the 70's.
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Mad River, Highway 49 Bridge to Campton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Mad River. |
| Whitewater Near Mad River:
Smarts Brook, Grafton County, 1 miles away Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton) |
Mad River, Grafton County, 4 miles away Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton) |
Beebe River, Grafton County, 4 miles away Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow) |
Mad River, Grafton County, 6 miles away Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge) |
Soucook River, Merrimack County, 9 miles away Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire) |
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 9 miles away Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton) |
Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County, 9 miles away Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Mad River:
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
, 3 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs |
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
, 9 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs |
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire
, 17 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs |
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire
, 17 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs |
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
, 18 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs |
Gunstock, New Hampshire
, 23 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs |
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire
, 24 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs |
Abenaki, New Hampshire
, 27 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs |
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire
, 28 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs |
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire
, 29 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs |
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| Marinas Near Mad River:
Asquam Marina at Holderness Harbor, Holderness
, 9 miles away |
Paugus Bay Marina, Meredith
, 13 miles away |
Meredith Marina, Meredith
, 14 miles away |
Thurston's Marina, Laconia
, 17 miles away |
Lakeport Landing, Laconia
, 19 miles away |
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| Beaches Near Mad River:
Center Harbor Town Beach, Belknap
, 12 miles away |
Endicott Park Beach, Belknap
, 17 miles away |
Moultonborough Town Beach, Carroll
, 19 miles away |
Gilford Beach, Belknap
, 19 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Mad River:
The Valley Inn, Waterville Valley
, 4 miles away |
Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley
, 4 miles away |
Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln
, 9 miles away |
Days Inn Campton, Campton
, 9 miles away |
The Lodge At Lincoln Station, Lincoln
, 10 miles away |
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| Trails Near Mad River:
Smarts Brook Trail, Grafton
, 1 miles away |
Welch Mountain Trail, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
Algonquin Trail, Carroll
, 2 miles away |
Dickey Mountain Trail, Grafton
, 3 miles away |
Sosman Trail, Grafton
, 3 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Mad River:
Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire
, 16 miles away |
Crawford Notch State Park, New Hampshire
, 20 miles away |
Wellington State Beach, New Hampshire
, 20 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Mad River:
Waterville Valley Golf Course, Waterville Valley
, 4 miles away |
Brookstone Golf Course, Derry
, 7 miles away |
Cochecho Country Club, Dover
, 7 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Mad River
Moosilauke Pond, Grafton
, 7 miles away |
Squam Lake, Belknap
, 9 miles away |
Wakondah Pond, Carroll
, 10 miles away |
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