Saco River Conditions in Conway, NH
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| River Temp | Level | River Speed | Height | Notes |
| 70 | Summer | 368- | 2.82- | It’s Awesome out there right now! |
| Perfect river temperature for tubing, kayaking, and canoeing! | Trips are running about average. | As measured in Cubic Feet Per Second Conway, NH
+ = Rising / – = Receding |
As measured in feet – Conway, NH
+ = Rising / – = Receding |
Great River Conditions Right Now! |
- Children as young as 5
- 1:1 ratio of adult swimmer to weaker swimmer or younger child.
- Use caution approaching Swans Recreation Area. Take out river-right well above the dam. It’s easy & well marked.
- Watch for and avoid debris and obstacles especially trees and limbs in the current, (strainers).
- Use caution entering and exiting the river, especially watch your footing on stairs and docking systems.
Be sure to steer well clear of any obstacles in the river as you approach them. The area is experiencing an unusually buggy season, especially around the lower river valley. While on the river it’s not an issue. Some of the putin & takeout locations along the sides of the river can be a little buggy. Bring bug spray, protective light colored clothing, like long sleeve a shirt, hat and if you’re camping build a good fire. Normally “Bug Season” is about Mother’s Day through Father’s Day, so hopefully they will be gone soon!
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 Saco River Tubing & family trip…
Saco Bound operates on a section of river that is perfect for tubing and family trips. It’s hard to steer a tube effectively. 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! We offer the most and very best tube trip on the Saco!
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
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