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Cool off with an exciting tubing trip on the Androscoggin River in Errol, NH. Enjoy customizable floats, picnic spots, and thrilling class II rapids for a perfect summer escape.
Cool off with an exciting tubing trip on the Androscoggin River in Errol, NH. Enjoy customizable floats, picnic spots, and thrilling class II rapids for a perfect summer escape.
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Experience the refreshing thrill of tubing down the Androscoggin River with Northern Waters Outfitters in Errol, New Hampshire. Whether you prefer a half-day or whole-day float, this tubing trip combines relaxation with exciting river rapids. The Androscoggin’s class II rapids offer just enough challenge to make your ride exhilarating without requiring expert skills. Customize your journey by hiking with your tube upstream to find the perfect spots for floating, picnicking, and soaking in the pristine natural beauty. The surrounding forested landscape adds a peaceful ambiance, making it ideal for families, groups, and solo adventurers looking to escape the summer heat. With easy rentals and friendly guidance from the local experts, you can spend your day enjoying smooth stretches of calm water interspersed with lively rapids. This experience is perfect for those seeking a balance of adventure and downtime. Northern Waters Outfitters also emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship, ensuring your tubing adventure is safe and responsible. Don’t miss the chance to explore one of New Hampshire’s best river experiences either on your own pace or with knowledgeable support, making memories you’ll want to relive year after year.
moderate.
2–6 hours.
Moderate fitness recommended due to hiking with tubes and managing rapids
While it's not mandatory to be an expert swimmer, basic swimming skills are recommended for safety, especially in sections with rapids.
Yes! There are great spots along the river to stop and enjoy a picnic during your tubing adventure.
Wear quick-drying clothes and water shoes to stay comfortable and safe while on and off the river.
Northern Waters Outfitters recommends tubing for children aged 8 and above who can follow safety instructions.
Yes, the river includes gentle stretches and moderate class II rapids suitable for beginners with proper guidance.
Absolutely! Hiking with your tube to customize your float route is encouraged to enhance your adventure.
The Androscoggin River has historically served as a vital waterway for logging and transport in New Hampshire, enriching local industry and culture.
Northern Waters Outfitters actively promotes leave-no-trace principles and uses eco-friendly practices to protect the Androscoggin River ecosystem.
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