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SACO RIVER CONDITIONS

Date Of This Posting:
june 13, 2013

Current Water Level:
1932 cfps

Water Temperature:
56 °F

River Condition:
Waters are a little higher than normal.

Announcements:
Fathers Day. Free Kayak rentals for Dad!


Saco River Campgrounds & River-side Lodging

Fiddlehead Camping Area 
1-877-343-3534

Packages Available

Saco Canoe Lodge & Suites
Canoe & kayak right outside your room.
(603) 447-3720
Click here for more info

Blue Moose Vacations
www.bluemoosevacations.com


Shannon’s Sanctuary 
1-207-452-2274


Walker’s Falls Campground
1-207-441-2593

Canal Bridge Camping Area
Closed for season
1-207-935-2605

Swan Fall’s Camping Area
1-207-935-3395

Pine Knoll Campground
603 447-3131

White Ledge Campground
603 447 5448

Beach Family Camping Area
1-603-447-2723
"Best campground for tubing"

Canoe & Camp
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.

For Group Outings Please Call 447-4275

Click for a Swans Falls to Hiram River Map

Here is a North Conway to Swans Falls River Map

Trip Comments Length
Swans Fall's to Walkers Bridge
Shortest overnight trip
10 miles
Swans Fall's to Lovewell Pond
Most popular trip. Easy exit
15 miles
Canal Bridge to Lovewell Pond
Great starting point for groups who don't arrive until after 11 am on Saturday
12 miles
Swan's Fall's to Brownfield Bridge
good 2 night trip
19 miles
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.

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.

Canoe N Camp Rates

Weekend/ Midweek
2 Days $95 $60
3 Days $120 $75
Group Rates: Book 5 or more Canoes
2 days $75.00
3 days $95.00

July and August weekends tend to be very busy, advanced reservations are highly recommended.

*All rates include: canoe rental, paddles, lifevest, and canoe transportation


PLUS....
September Camp n Canoe Special
2 Day Rental including roundtrip transporation $75
3 Day Rental Including roundtrip transportation $9
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Saco Canoe Rental Company is a member of the Saco RIver Recreation Council

more trip info and tips: www.sacorivercouncil.org

 

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