New Hampshire whitewater, Newfound River River Grafton county, Newfound lake to Bristol section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     1.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often tougher than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. If you're coming from Concord it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The campgrounds here at Newfound River River are pretty good. The wild scenery of the White Mountains     is great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Newfound lake to Bristol stretch is one of them. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The nature scenery of Grafton County and the water flowing gracefully down Newfound River River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make   reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch of Newfound River River in Grafton County is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Rollins State Park is both wonderful and pretty, and it's in close proximity to Newfound River River; you can go for a hike on the Melton Falls Trail. Be careful coming to the White Mountains, you might not ever want to go back home again. Here at Newfound River River there are plenty of people from Bristol, and if you like skiing, you're in luck; Tenney Mountain is relatively near. Newfound River River, Newfound lake to Bristol 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 Newfound River River.   Whitewater Near Newfound River River: Newfound River River, Grafton County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newfound lake to Bristol) Pemigewasset River, Grafton/ Belknap County, 2 miles away       Class II(III) - 1.6 miles long (Ayers Island dam to Coolidge) Smith River, Merrimack / Grafton County, 5 miles away       Class IV - 1.75 miles long (Route 104 to Bristol) Fowler River, Grafton County, 8 miles away       Class V - 5.9 miles long (Alexandria) Merrimack River, Merrimack County, 10 miles away       Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook) Halls Brook, -blank- County, 11 miles away       Class V - 2.6 miles long (Halls Brook Road to Highway 25) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin) Branch Brook, Grafton County, 14 miles away       Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground) Mad River, Grafton County, 15 miles away       Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 2.1 miles long (Upper)   Ski Areas Near Newfound River River: Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 7 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 710 foot drop, 8 lifts, 21 runs Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1510 foot drop, 10 lifts, 62 runs Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs Whaleback, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 700 foot drop, 7 lifts, 28 runs Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 875 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs   Marinas Near Newfound River River: Asquam Marina at Holderness Harbor, Holderness , 12 miles away Jay's Marina, Tilton , 17 miles away Meredith Marina, Meredith , 17 miles away Paugus Bay Marina, Meredith , 17 miles away Lakeport Landing, Laconia , 20 miles away   Beaches Near Newfound River River: Wadleigh State Beach, Merrimack , 19 miles away Endicott Park Beach, Belknap , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Newfound River River: Red Carpet Inn And Suites, Plymouth , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Ashland, Ashland , 8 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 8 miles away Cheney House, Ashland , 9 miles away Econo Lodge Near Plymouth State University, Plymouth , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Newfound River River: Blueberry Shores Campground, Bristol, 1 miles away Newfound RV Park, Bristol, 2 miles away Camp Masquebec Hill, Bristol, 3 miles away   Trails Near Newfound River River: Melton Falls Trail, Grafton , 7 miles away Manning Trail, Grafton , 10 miles away Holt Trail, Grafton , 10 miles away Clark Trail, Grafton , 11 miles away Rattlesnake Mountain Trail, Grafton , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Newfound River River: Wellington State Beach, New Hampshire , 3 miles away Rollins State Park, New Hampshire , 12 miles away Cardigan State Park, New Hampshire , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Newfound River River: White Mountain Country Club, Ashland , 9 miles away Ragged Mountain Ski Resort, Danbury , 9 miles away Den Brae Golf Course, Sanbornton , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Newfound River River Newfound Lake, Grafton , 4 miles away Webster Lake, Merrimack , 8 miles away Loon Lake, Grafton , 9 miles away