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Access Site NH

River Road

Contoocook River

Source: new_hampshire_office_of_energy_and_planning Updated 1 year ago

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City: Henniker, NH
County: Merrimack County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.16628986, -71.77181480
50 River Rd, Henniker, NH 03242, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Contoocook River below Hopkinton DAM at West Hopkinton, NH Same River 2.2 mi away
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Contoocook River near Henniker, NH Same River 4.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Contoocook River
3 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II(III) Upstream from here (3.2 mi from take-out) 3. Henniker (class II section)
2.1 mi 18 ft/mi
III-IV Upstream from here (4.8 mi from take-out) 2. Hillsborough to Henniker
3.0 mi 54 ft/mi
II Upstream from here (23.9 mi from take-out) 1. Jaffrey to Peterborough
6.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The River Road boat ramp in Henniker provides a developed concrete launching point for accessing the Contoocook River. Located upstream from the Bohanan Farm parking area at the end of Tyler Bridge on Penacook Road, this is one of two public access points in Contoocook Village. The ramp is 20 feet wide with a concrete surface, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats.

Paddlers launching here can explore the scenic Contoocook River corridor with opportunities to paddle upstream or downstream. Downstream options include takeout points at Lehtinen Park or Jim Hill Riverwalk in west Concord, though these are noted as somewhat challenging pull-outs. The area offers good spring paddling conditions, and nearby Blackwater Dam (near Webster) is renowned for excellent whitewater kayaking during spring water releases. This location provides convenient access for both day trips and longer paddling adventures on the Contoocook River.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Hopkinton-Everett Lake Located within
Blackwater Dam Located within