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Saco River
Flowing for 136 miles across New Hampshire and Maine, this river has some of the clearest, cleanest water for swimming.
Plan Around Saco River
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Saco River Details
Flowing for 136 miles across New Hampshire and Maine, this river has some of the clearest, cleanest water for swimming (after all, it supplies the drinking water to 35 different towns in New England). There are plenty of places along the river where you can go swimming. One of the most popular spots is along the Swift River tributary in between Crawford Notch and Bartlett. If those places are too crowded, then check out Hussey Field, Westons Beach, or Chocorua Lake.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Saco River
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0.9 mi away
Kancamagus Scenic Byway
Surround yourself with scenic views of the Swift River, Sabbaday Falls, and the Rocky Gorge as you make this unbelievably beautiful 34.5-mile through eastern New Hampshire.
4.4 mi away
Madison Boulder Natural Area
Famed for housing the largest known glacial erratic on the continent, this area is a must-see for any nature lover.
6.7 mi away
Westons Beach
A wide, sandy spot at a bend in the Saco River is very popular with locals.
6.7 mi away
Dianas Baths Waterfalls
At the end of a short .6-mile walk through the White Mountain National Forest, you will find this picturesque swimming hole.
6.9 mi away
Lower Falls
With ice-cold water supplied by the Swift River, this waterfall and swimming pool is a popular summer attraction in the White Mountain National Forest
