| Water Temp | Level | Height | CFS | Notes |
| 54 | Medium | 4.12- | 1300- | Cold water! Risk of hypothermia. Obstacles in the river. |
| Conway @ SB | Upper/Lower | Cubic Feet Per Second | Key: + = rising, – = receding |
We plan to run limited trips at this time, but extra caution is advised. Paddlers should have some experience to steer away from potential hazards and avoid capsizing into cold water. We advise that all members of your party have strong swimming abilities should you capsize. We also recommend that no kids under 12 be on the river until conditions improve.
There are many obstructions. Use caution on the channel at Lovewell Pond and in Brownfield around mile marker 17.
Other safety recommendations:
Wear your PFD, (life vest) at all times in and around the water.
Be alert for hazards. Pull out of the river and scout sections that cannot be seen well.
Watch for and avoid strainers (fallen trees) in the river.
Know before you go. Check river and weather conditions.
Wear appropriate clothing for early season.
You can cancel or reschedule your trip if you or any member of your party does not meet the recommendations or if anyone is not comfortable with the current conditions. Please confirm with us if you plan to come or not.
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 effectively 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! 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
Wear your PDF • Know Before You Go • Use This Report Only as a Guide • River Conditions Can Change • Respect Other River Users