Access Site
NH
Route 302 Takeout and Gage
City: Bartlett, NH
County: Carroll
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.10013200, -71.15235100
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Saco River near Conway, NH
8.1 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V
Take-out
Saco - East Branch - Route 302 at Lower Bartlett
119 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 4.50-7.00 ft
Saco River at River Street, at Bartlett, NH
About This Access Site
The Route 302 Takeout and Gage is located on the Saco River's East Branch in Bartlett, New Hampshire, serving as a whitewater takeout point for paddlers running this popular section of river. This site is positioned along Route 302, making it accessible by vehicle for those completing a whitewater paddling trip. The East Branch of the Saco is known for its whitewater character, offering various difficulty levels depending on water flow and seasonal conditions. As a takeout location, this site is designed to facilitate the end of paddling runs, allowing boaters to exit the water and retrieve their vehicles. The presence of a USGS gage station at this location indicates it's a monitored section of river, which is valuable information for paddlers planning trips and assessing water levels before putting on.