Saco River Conditions
Saco River Guide
For a more advanced overview scroll down further to the
current river conditions section.
PLEASE NOTE:
This is only a general guide. The Saco River is a natural resource, and uncontrolled. Water levels change on a daily basis. There is inherent risk in going out onto the river. Planning for your trip and listening to weather and water forecasts are crucial for your safety. Please call the office
with any questions:
(603) 447-4275
Current Water Level
Date: 06-23-2026
Current: 1210
Based on Live USGS Data
Water Temperature
65
Current Water Conditions
Saco river is high everyone should be a good swimmer. June 23. ages 12 and up
Today’s Float Time
1-Mile Float- 45 minutes
3-Mile Redstone- n/a
3-Mile Covered Bridge- 2 hours
Full-Day Float- 4 hours
Current Saco River Conditions
Discharge (Flow Rate) — ft³/s
Gage Height (Stage) — ft
Data: USGS National Water Information System — Site 01064500, Saco River near Conway, NH. Updated every 15 minutes. View on USGS WaterData ↗
100 – 400 CFS: Very slow moving water (no rapids) 1. mile trip is best float. Covered Bridge 3 Mile Float is rocky at the end. A true lazy river.
400 – 1000 CFS: Gentle current good conditions for Redstone Rapids (3 mile trip) Everyone should know how to swim.
1000 – 1500 CFS:
Quicker water. Ages 12 and up. Everyone must be a good swimmer.
1500 – 2000 CFS: Adults only Everyone must be a good swimmer.
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National Weather Service feed for the North Conway area
RIVER TUBING
| Trip | 200–500 CFS | 500–1000 CFS | 1000–1500 CFS | 1500+ CFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Float | 2–3 hrs | 1–1.5 hrs | 45 min, Ages 13+ | — |
| 3-Mile Redstone Rapids | Opens at 400 CFS | 3–5 hrs, Ages 13+ | 3 hrs, Adults only | Closed |
| 3-Mile Covered Bridge | 3–5 hrs, last 1,000 ft rocky | 2.5–4 hrs | 2–3 hrs, Adults only | — |
| 5-Mile Full Day Float | 6–8 hrs | 5–7 hrs | 4–6 hrs, Adults only | — |
