New Hampshire whitewater, Mad River Grafton county, Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     1 miles   The Gorge section of Mad River is 1 miles long and has been rated as a class III section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. If you're coming from Laconia it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Getting a good workout     and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This stretch is very short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The campgrounds here at Mad River are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so don't   forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Briefly about the general area: The Dickey Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best; while you're here you will meet lots of folks from close by Campton. All the outdoors entertaining stuff in the White Mountains will keep you coming back time and again. Wellington State Beach is worth stopping at if you're at Mad River, and Mad River is right by the Welch Mountain Trail. At this river you will never have a bad time. Waterville Valley is a very popular ski area in the vicinity, and you ought to certainly stop at scenic Center Harbor Town Beach since you're here. Mad River, Gorge 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: Mad River, Grafton County, 0 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge) Branch Brook, Grafton County, 5 miles away       Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground) Smarts Brook, Grafton County, 6 miles away       Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 7 miles away       Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton) Beebe River, Grafton County, 7 miles away       Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow) Glover Brook, Grafton County, 9 miles away       Class V - 1.9 miles long (Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 9 miles away       Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock) Mad River, Grafton County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton) Soucook River, Merrimack County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire) Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County, 12 miles away       Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln)   Ski Areas Near Mad River: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Abenaki, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs   Marinas Near Mad River: Asquam Marina at Holderness Harbor, Holderness , 7 miles away Paugus Bay Marina, Meredith , 14 miles away Meredith Marina, Meredith , 14 miles away Thurston's Marina, Laconia , 18 miles away Lakeport Landing, Laconia , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Mad River: Center Harbor Town Beach, Belknap , 14 miles away Endicott Park Beach, Belknap , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Mad River: Days Inn Campton, Campton , 3 miles away Econo Lodge Near Plymouth State University, Plymouth , 5 miles away Red Carpet Inn And Suites, Plymouth , 7 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 7 miles away Comfort Inn Ashland, Ashland , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Mad River: Branch Brook Fourseason Campground, Campton, 0 miles away Goose Hollow Camp and RV Park, Thornton, 0 miles away Campton Family, Campton, 1 miles away   Trails Near Mad River: Dickey Mountain Trail, Grafton , 4 miles away Welch Mountain Trail, Grafton , 5 miles away Cascade Trail, Grafton , 5 miles away Knockers Hole Trail, Grafton , 5 miles away Peaked Hill Pond Trail, Grafton , 5 miles away   Public Lands Near Mad River: Wellington State Beach, New Hampshire , 14 miles away Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 17 miles away Cardigan State Park, New Hampshire , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mad River: Owl's Nest Golf Club, Campton , 3 miles away Highland Links Golf Club, Holderness , 4 miles away White Mountain Country Club, Ashland , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Mad River Moosilauke Pond, Grafton , 3 miles away Campton Bog Pond, Grafton , 5 miles away Loon Lake, Grafton , 9 miles away