| River Temp | Level | River Speed | Height | Notes |
| Fahrenheit(F) | Upper/Lower | Cubic Feet/Second | Water Depth @ Gauge Conway. NH (Ft) | + Increasing – Decreasing |
| 53 Degrees | Summer/Medium | 162 | 2.27 | Peal Foliage, awesome colors! |
All Canoe & Kayak Trips Are Running Today
The major effects of the Nor’easter have largely missed our region. River conditions remain good. Nice colors are coming out along the river making a great experience even more amazing!
For daily river condition updates, please check this page, which is updated daily by 8:00 AM and as necessary throughout the day. You may also call our office after 9:00 AM, though heavy call volume may cause delays, so electronic communication is preferred.
If you would like to cancel, request a rain check, or reschedule your trip, please use the link below:
Recommendations & Guidelines Today:
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- We recommend a combined air & water temperature of over 120 degrees for tubing. Late Summer River Conditions
- Kids as young as 5 for most day trips.
- Redstone minimum age 10.
- 1:1 ratio of strong adult swimmer to each child or weaker swimmer.
- We recommend wearing your PFD. Mandatory for kids.
- Watch for Strainers, obstacles and debris in the river. Pull out and scout sections that you can not see for safe passage.
- Use extra caution at Swans Falls takeout and the Redstone Rapids.
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Use this information only as a guide. River conditions are always changing. Hazards exist. Know weather and river conditions before making a decision to go on the river. Updated river flow statistics at USGS Saco River
Practice No Trace Principles – Plan ahead and prepare; travel and camp on durable surfaces; dispose of waste properly; leave what you find; minimize campfire impacts; respect wildlife; and be considerate of other visitors.
Saco River Valley & Conway, NH WEATHER
Why Saco Bound has the best tubing…
Saco Bound operates on a section of river that is perfect for tubing and family trips. It’s hard to steer a tube. So, obstacles like rocks and trees can be a problem. Our section of the Saco has very few obstacles, especially our 3 mile trip from Saco Bound, (Putin #1) to Weston’s Beach. This section also “holds” water better and has a reliable flow when the river is at its lowest. Safety, professional service and private, riverside properties further enhance the experience. So, come tubing with us!
Saco River Conditions Guide – from Redstone/Saco Bound, NH through Fryeburg, Maine
| Level | Low | Summer | Medium | High | Very High |
| Cubic Feet Per Second | Below 200 CFS | 200 to 1,200 CFS | 1,200 to 3,000 CFS | 3,000 to 4,000 CFS | Over 4,000 CFS |
| Appx Paddle Times (canoes & kayaks) | 1 to 2 MPH Max | 2 to 3 MPH | 3 to 4 MPH | 4 MPH + | |
| Appx Float Times (tubes) | Less than 1 MPH | Around 1 or 2 MPH | |||
| Conditions | Slow conditions. May hit bottom or some waking. Still mostly passable, however. | Many beaches and easy paddling conditions. Great for Tubing! Most typical in July & August. | Good for canoe & kayaks. Some Sections Too fast for Tubing. Swimming skills necessary. Use extra caution with young kids. | Swift current, experience necessary. Not recommended for kids or non-swimmers. | Potentially Dangerous Conditions |
Please Respect Nature & Leave NO Trace
Wear your PDF • Know Before You Go • Use This Report Only as a Guide • River Conditions Can Change • Respect Other River Users