New Hampshire whitewater, Mad River Grafton county, Highway 49 Bridge to Campton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.8 miles   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   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. Mad River, Highway 49 Bridge to Campton 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 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) Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County, 6 miles away       Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln) 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) Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County, 9 miles away       Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 11 miles away       Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock)   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   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   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   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   Campgrounds Near Mad River: Waterville Valley, Waterville Valley, 3 miles away Osceola Vista Campground - White Mountain National Forest, Laconia, 4 miles away Campton Family, Campton, 5 miles away   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   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   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   Lakes Near Mad River Moosilauke Pond, Grafton , 7 miles away Squam Lake, Belknap , 9 miles away Wakondah Pond, Carroll , 10 miles away