Data Disclaimer: Water level data is provided by USGS and NOAA for informational purposes only. Verify conditions on-site before any water activities. Learn more
Access Site NH

Riverside Park

Merrimack River • Suncook River

Source: new_hampshire_office_of_energy_and_planning Updated 1 year ago

Sign in to Monitor
City: Hooksett, NH
County: Merrimack County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.10637378, -71.46403727
Hooksett Dog Park, Boat Ramp, Amoskeag Rowing Club Boathouse, 101 Merrimack St, Hooksett, NH 03106, USA
Air Temp: --
Location
Get Directions
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Merrimack River at Concord, NH Same River 7.8 mi away
View Gauge
Merrimack River near Goffs Falls, below Manchester, NH Same River 10.9 mi away
View Gauge
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Merrimack 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
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.