River NH MA NY VT

Contoocook River

New Hampshire • 43.2164, -71.6927
Length
74 mi
118 km
Elevation
1,014′ → 238′
776 ft drop
Stream Order
7
Large River
Slope
0.20%
10.5 ft/mi
Drainage
764 mi²
1,978 km²
Avg Flow
1,373 cfs
1.6 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
174 mi
280 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

Water Level Gauges on Contoocook River

There are 4 USGS water level monitoring stations on Contoocook River providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Contoocook River

There are 2 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Contoocook River.