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Swans Fall's to Walkers Bridge Shortest overnight trip |
10 miles |
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Swans Fall's to Lovewell Pond Most popular trip. Easy exit |
15 miles |
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Canal Bridge to Lovewell Pond Great starting point for groups who don't arrive until after 11 am on Saturday |
12 miles |
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Swan's Fall's to Brownfield Bridge good 2 night trip |
19 miles |
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Swan's Fall's to Hiram 2 full days of paddling |
30 miles |
| Lovewell pond to Hiram -Great trip for people looking to escape weekend crowds. | |
| Weekends can be very busy on the river. Best time for families is midweek or starting at Lovewell Pond to Hiram. | |
Saco River Family Trips
The Saco River can be very busy on summer weekends. Families and individuals looking for a less crowded wilderness experience we would recommend the following trips: We have included a couple of nice camping area’s with limited services.
Trip 2 Days 1 Night Distance Approximate Paddle Time
Canal Bridge to Brownfield Bridge 15 miles 7-12 hours
Start at Canal Bridge and paddle 8 miles to the more secluded Walker’s Falls Camping Area.* This small campground offers porta-toilets and fire rings. Great swim hole. On your second day you can paddle 7 miles to Brownfield Bridge. Free camping can be found along river. Walker’s Falls charges $7 per person.
Trip 3 Days & 2 Nights Distance Approximate Paddle Time
Canal Bridge to Hiram 26 miles 12-6 hours
Start at Canal Bridge and paddle to Walker’s Fall’s for your first night. On your second day you can paddle 10 miles and stop at Shannon’s Sanctuary for a full service campground. ($30 for river front site) Day 3 would include an 8 mile paddle to Hiram to finish your trip.
These trips can be customized. Reservations are recommended for individuals who want to stay at either Walker’s Falls or Shannon’s Sanctuary
Saco River Campgrounds
Fiddlehead Camping Area 1-877-343-3534
Shannon’s Sanctuary 1-207-452-2274
Walker’s Falls Campground 1-207-441-2593
Canal Bridge Camping Area 1-207-935-2605
Swan Fall’s Camping Area 1-207-935-3395
Beach Family Camping Area 1-603-447-2723 Great Place for River Tubing!
Canoe & Camp... For Group Outings Please
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Saco River Camping
The Saco River offers miles of pristine sandy beaches for wilderness camping. Most areas are free camping and all you need is a fire permit. Three miles past Swan's Falls is the Fiddlehead Camping Area which offers the nicest beaches along the Saco River. This 3 mile stretch of river cost $10 per person per night for camping and is extremely popular. Fiddlehead Camping area offers wilderness camping with porto toilets, picnic tables, wood and fire rings. It is the most popular place to camp on weekends. Saco Canoe Rental Company now offers package for our customers. One payment will take care of canoeing and camping.
Reserve Today!
Each summer people come to the area to camp along the sandy banks of the Saco River. For many this is a rite of summer. Each weekend you will hundreds of people with family and friends enjoying the pristine Saco River Waters. Along the way you can find a pristine beach to camp or paddle to one of the area's campgrounds.
Saco Canoe Rental can customize any trip for you. We can also pick up your group at many area campgrounds. Let Peter plan your perfect Saco Canoe Outing.
July and August weekends tend to be very busy, advanced reservatins are highly recommended.
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Canoe N Camp Rates
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CAMP N CANOE DISCOUNT WEEKENDS:
August 21-22, August 28-29
PLUS....
September Camp n Canoe Special
2 Day Rental including roundtrip transporation $75
3 Day Rental Including roundtrip transportation $95