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Experience the thrill of Errol’s class 2 whitewater with four exciting laps down the river. Perfect for families and beginners looking for a safe and fun day on the water!
Experience the thrill of Errol’s class 2 whitewater with four exciting laps down the river. Perfect for families and beginners looking for a safe and fun day on the water!
Book with Northern Waters Outfitters
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Operated by Northern Waters Outfitters · Errol, New Hampshire
Errol Rafting offers an exciting and accessible whitewater experience located in the heart of New Hampshire’s beautiful town of Errol. Perfect for families, beginners, and anyone looking for a fun day on the water, this trip includes four laps down a scenic half-mile stretch of class 2 rapids. You’ll start the adventure securely in a raft, guided through gentle yet thrilling waves that provide just the right amount of adrenaline without overwhelming first-timers. As you gain confidence, switch to your own duckie raft and navigate your personalized course on subsequent laps, putting paddling skills to the test and adding an extra layer of excitement. Northern Waters Outfitters runs this private tour, ensuring personalized attention and safety throughout your experience. The clear, fresh waters surrounded by vibrant forests create an ideal setting for a memorable summer outing, where you can enjoy nature, hear the splash of water, and bond with your group. This unique adventure is accessible and enjoyable, combining just enough challenge with safety, and makes for a perfect introduction to whitewater rafting in New England’s scenic wilderness.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for individuals of average fitness levels; minimal paddling effort required for raft laps, moderate for duckies.
Yes, Errol Rafting is great for families with children as young as six, offering gentle class 2 rapids that are fun yet safe.
No prior experience is required. Guides provide all necessary instructions and assistance to ensure a safe experience.
Bring quick-dry clothes, water shoes, sunscreen, and a water bottle. Northern Waters Outfitters provides helmets and PFDs.
Yes, restroom facilities are available at the Northern Waters Outfitters base camp location.
Yes, but make sure to use waterproof cameras or phones in waterproof cases to protect your equipment.
Water is cool but comfortable in summer, averaging around 60–70°F, refreshing on warm days.
Errol grew as a logging community in the 19th century, with waterways like the Androscoggin River central to local industry and travel.
Local outfitters adhere to Leave No Trace principles to protect river ecosystems and maintain water quality for future generations.
Northern Waters Outfitters is an outdoor outfitter based in downtown Errol, New Hampshire, providing paddling rentals, river shuttles, and on-site camping. The business offers single and tandem kayak rentals, canoe rentals, tube rentals for the Androscoggin River with half- and whole-day options, row frame raft rentals for fishing and paddling, and a Canoe School focused on introductory whitewater canoeing. Northern Waters also operates a base camp in Errol with 12 unique tent campsites — each equipped with a fire pit and picnic table — plus six RV sites with complimentary tubes. Paddling destinations supported by Northern Waters Outfitters include Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge, the winding Magalloway River, the Rapid River, and sections of the Androscoggin River including access to Androscoggin rapids. A river shuttle service links multiple launch and take-out locations along the Magalloway River and Lake Umbagog to simplify logistics for one-way trips. Rentals are available for peaceful day paddles, overnight backcountry excursions, family outings, and longer guided-route or self-guided trips. In addition to northern New Hampshire operations, Northern Waters Outfitters lists a NEWBURYPORT HARBOR 1 Hour Scenic Tour aboard the "Yankee Clipper." Narrated harbor tours to Newburyport Harbor and the Great Salt Marsh have been offered since 1979 and highlight maritime history and wildlife such as osprey and eagles. The outfitter provides guided suggestions, trip planning information, and customizable launch points to help paddlers of varying skill levels plan safe, enjoyable outings while respecting the natural environment.
Book with Northern Waters Outfitters