Live float conditions for 31 New Hampshire rivers
Every river below is monitored through its USGS streamflow gauges, refreshed every 15 minutes and rated in plain language for kayak, canoe, raft and tube. Select a river for the live dashboard with current flow, trend, weather and community reports.
Upper Connecticut (Pittsburg)
Upper Connecticut (Pittsburg) is a mid-sized river in the Great North Woods region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Connecticut R Below Indian Stream Nr Pittsburg, Nh gauge runs roughly 200–970 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 140–670 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Great North Woods · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Connecticut R Below Indian Stream Nr Pittsburg, Nh
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Androscoggin River
Androscoggin River is a mid-sized river in the Great North Woods region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Androscoggin River At Errol, Nh gauge runs roughly 1,200–2,600 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,400 cfs. Tubing is best 840–1,800 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Great North Woods · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Androscoggin River At Errol, Nh, Androscoggin River Below Bog Brook At Cambridge Nh, Androscoggin River Near Gorham, Nh
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Pemigewasset River
Pemigewasset River is a small river in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the East Branch Pemigewasset River At Lincoln, Nh gauge runs roughly 120–450 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–300 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: East Branch Pemigewasset River At Lincoln, Nh, Pemigewasset River At Woodstock, Nh, Pemigewasset River At Plymouth, Nh
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Saco River
Saco River is a small river in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Saco River At River Street, At Bartlett, Nh gauge runs roughly 100–360 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–240 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Saco River At River Street, At Bartlett, Nh, Saco River Near Conway, Nh
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Merrimack River
Merrimack River is a mid-sized river in the Merrimack Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Merrimack River At Franklin Junction, Nh gauge runs roughly 980–3,800 cfs. Rafts want at least ~1,300 cfs. Tubing is best 690–2,700 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Merrimack River At Franklin Junction, Nh, Merrimack R Nr Goffs Falls, Below Manchester, Nh
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Ammonoosuc River
Ammonoosuc River is a small river in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ammonoosuc River At Bethlehem Junction, Nh gauge runs roughly 100–240 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–170 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ammonoosuc River At Bethlehem Junction, Nh
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Contoocook River
Contoocook River is a small creek in the Merrimack Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Contoocook River At Peterborough, Nh gauge runs roughly 140–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Contoocook River At Peterborough, Nh, Contoocook River Near Henniker, Nh, Contoocook R Bl Hopkinton Dam At W Hopkinton, Nh
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Connecticut River
Connecticut River is a mid-sized river in the Connecticut River Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Connecticut River At North Stratford, Nh gauge runs roughly 570–2,200 cfs. Rafts want at least ~800 cfs. Tubing is best 400–1,500 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Connecticut River Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Connecticut River At North Stratford, Nh, Connecticut River Near Dalton, Nh, Connecticut River At West Lebanon, Nh, Connecticut River At North Walpole, Nh
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Diamond River
Diamond River is a small river in the Great North Woods region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Diamond River Near Wentworth Location, Nh gauge runs roughly 100–390 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–260 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Great North Woods · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Diamond River Near Wentworth Location, Nh
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Ashuelot River
Ashuelot River is a small creek in the Monadnock Region region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Ashuelot River Near Gilsum, Nh gauge runs roughly 120–190 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Monadnock Region · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Ashuelot River Near Gilsum, Nh, Ashuelot River Below Surry Mt Dam, Near Keene, Nh, Ashuelot River At West Swanzey, Nh, Ashuelot River At Hinsdale, Nh
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Winnipesaukee River
Winnipesaukee River is a mid-sized river in the Lakes Region region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Winnipesaukee River At Tilton, Nh gauge runs roughly 280–1,400 cfs. Rafts want at least ~350 cfs. Tubing is best 200–980 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lakes Region · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing, Rafting · USGS gauges: Winnipesaukee River At Tilton, Nh
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Souhegan River
Souhegan River is a small river in the Merrimack Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1) Near Milford, Nh gauge runs roughly 100–380 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–230 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Souhegan River (Site Wlr-1) Near Milford, Nh, Souhegan River At Merrimack, Nh
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Lamprey River
Lamprey River is a small creek in the Seacoast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Lamprey River At Langford Road, At Raymond, Nh gauge runs roughly 95–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Seacoast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Lamprey River At Langford Road, At Raymond, Nh, Lamprey River Near Newmarket, Nh
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Baker River
Baker River is a small river in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Baker River Near Rumney, Nh gauge runs roughly 100–300 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–210 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Baker River Near Rumney, Nh
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Sugar River
Sugar River is a small creek in the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Sugar River 0.2 Mi Below Nh 11, At Sunapee, Nh gauge runs roughly 130–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 90–130 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Sugar River 0.2 Mi Below Nh 11, At Sunapee, Nh, Sugar River At West Claremont, Nh
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Smith River
Smith River is a small creek in the Lakes Region region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Smith River Near Bristol, Nh gauge runs roughly 120–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 85–120 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lakes Region · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Smith River Near Bristol, Nh
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Piscataquog River
Piscataquog River is a small creek in the Merrimack Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Piscataquog River Bl Everett Dam, Nr E Weare, Nh gauge runs roughly 95–180 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Piscataquog River Bl Everett Dam, Nr E Weare, Nh, South Branch Piscataquog River Near Goffstown, Nh, Piscataquog River Near Goffstown, Nh
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Isinglass River
Isinglass River is a small creek in the Seacoast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Isinglass R At Rochester Neck Rd, Nr Dover, Nh gauge runs roughly 160–260 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Seacoast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Isinglass R At Rochester Neck Rd, Nr Dover, Nh
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Upper Ammonoosuc River
Upper Ammonoosuc River is a small river in the Great North Woods region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Upper Ammonoosuc River Near Groveton, Nh gauge runs roughly 160–560 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–390 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Great North Woods · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Upper Ammonoosuc River Near Groveton, Nh
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Bearcamp River
Bearcamp River is a small creek in the Lakes Region region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Bearcamp River At South Tamworth, Nh gauge runs roughly 150–210 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–150 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lakes Region · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Bearcamp River At South Tamworth, Nh
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Exeter River
Exeter River is a small creek in the Seacoast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Exeter River At Odell Road, Near Sandown, Nh gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Seacoast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Exeter River At Odell Road, Near Sandown, Nh, Exeter River At Haigh Road, Near Brentwood, Nh
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Cocheco River
Cocheco River is a small creek in the Seacoast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cocheco River Near Rochester, Nh gauge runs roughly 160–250 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 110–160 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Seacoast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cocheco River Near Rochester, Nh
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Peabody River
Peabody River is a small creek in the White Mountains region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Peabody River At Gorham, New Hampshire gauge runs roughly 110–160 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 75–110 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: White Mountains · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Peabody River At Gorham, New Hampshire
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Suncook River
Suncook River is a small river in the Merrimack Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Suncook River At North Chichester, Nh gauge runs roughly 100–460 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–250 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Suncook River At North Chichester, Nh
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Warner River
Warner River is a small river in the Merrimack Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Warner River At Davisville, Nh gauge runs roughly 100–430 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–270 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Warner River At Davisville, Nh
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Cold River
Cold River is a small creek in the Monadnock Region region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cold River At High Street, At Alstead, Nh gauge runs roughly 140–220 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 100–140 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Monadnock Region · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cold River At High Street, At Alstead, Nh
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Oyster River
Oyster River is a small creek in the Seacoast region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Oyster River Near Durham, Nh gauge runs roughly 40–55 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Seacoast · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Oyster River Near Durham, Nh
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Blackwater River
Blackwater River is a small river in the Merrimack Valley region. Flows are dam-influenced — levels can jump with releases, so check the live gauge (and the generation schedule where posted) right before you launch. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Blackwater River Near Webster, Nh gauge runs roughly 100–270 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 70–180 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Blackwater River Near Webster, Nh
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Cockermouth River
Cockermouth River is a small creek in the Lakes Region region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Cockermouth River Below Hardy Brook, At Groton, Nh gauge runs roughly 40–60 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Lakes Region · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Cockermouth River Below Hardy Brook, At Groton, Nh
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Beaver Brook
Beaver Brook is a small creek in the Merrimack Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Beaver Brook At North Pelham, Nh gauge runs roughly 95–170 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 65–95 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Beaver Brook At North Pelham, Nh
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Spicket River
Spicket River is a small creek in the Merrimack Valley region. For kayaks and canoes the good float band at the Spicket River At North Salem, Nh gauge runs roughly 40–110 cfs. It's generally too small to raft. Tubing is best 30–40 cfs on warm days. Bands are estimated from long-term USGS flow percentiles — verify with local outfitters and American Whitewater before you commit.
Region: Merrimack Valley · Best for: Kayak & Canoe, Tubing · USGS gauges: Spicket River At North Salem, Nh, Spicket River Near Methuen, Ma
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