Access Site
NH
Riverside Park
City: Hooksett, NH
County: Merrimack County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.10637378, -71.46403727
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Merrimack River
3 runsDifficulty 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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II+(III)
Downstream from here (7.2 mi to put-in)
6) Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls (Crack Pipe, 293 Wave)
5.1 mi
4 ft/mi
I
Upstream from here (8.4 mi from take-out)
1) Franklin to Concord
24.0 mi
5 ft/mi
III
Upstream from here (32.7 mi from take-out)
Pawtucket Run
0.8 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Riverside Park offers boat launch access to the Merrimack River in Hooksett, NH, located off River Road. This is a public access point for paddlers and boaters looking to explore the Merrimack River corridor in the Appalachian Mountains region.
**Facilities & Use:** The ramp provides launching access for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats onto the Merrimack River and Browns Brook. Parking is available on-site. For current information about amenities, parking fees, hours of operation, and any specific launch requirements, contact the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
**Paddling Opportunity:** This access point provides entry to segments of the Merrimack River, including portions designated as Wild and Scenic. Paddlers can expect varied conditions typical of the Merrimack, which offers both developed sections and longer stretches of more remote paddling. Check local conditions and river flow before launching, and review any current advisories from Fish & Game.
**Facilities & Use:** The ramp provides launching access for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats onto the Merrimack River and Browns Brook. Parking is available on-site. For current information about amenities, parking fees, hours of operation, and any specific launch requirements, contact the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department at 603-271-3511.
**Paddling Opportunity:** This access point provides entry to segments of the Merrimack River, including portions designated as Wild and Scenic. Paddlers can expect varied conditions typical of the Merrimack, which offers both developed sections and longer stretches of more remote paddling. Check local conditions and river flow before launching, and review any current advisories from Fish & Game.