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 |
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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 |
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| Lovewell pond to Hiram -Great trip for people looking to escape weekend crowds. |
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| 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.
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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 Midweek night and $15 for weekends. Fiddlehead Camping is extremely popular.
The 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!
July and August weekends tend to be very busy, advanced reservatins are highly recommended.
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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 |
*All rates include: canoe rental, paddles, lifevest, and canoe transportation
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PLUS....
September Camp n Canoe Special
2 Day Rental including roundtrip transporation $75
3 Day Rental Including roundtrip transportation $95
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