TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Bearcamp River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Bearcamp River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Bearcamp River is a 26.3-mile-long river located in New Hampshire, USA. The river flows south through the White Mountains and eventually merges with the Ossipee River. It is known for its pristine waters and excellent fishing. The river was historically used for logging and powered many sawmills along its banks. Today, the river is used for hydroelectric power generation with dams and reservoirs including the Bearcamp Pond and the Lower Bearcamp Pond. Agriculture and recreational activities, such as kayaking and canoeing, also take place along the river. The Bearcamp River offers a diverse array of activities, making it a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Bearcamp River At South Tamworth
USGS 01064801 |
216 cfs | 4.7 ft | -22.02 |
History of the River
The Bearcamp River is a 26.3-mile-long (42.3 km) river at the southern edge of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, the United States. It is the largest tributary of Ossipee Lake, part of the Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Bearcamp River rises in Sandwich Notch, at the northeast end of the Squam Mountain Range and the western end of the Sandwich Range, in the town of Sandwich, New Hampshire. It flows to the southeast, dropping over Beede Falls, and quickly reaches the lowlands at the base of the White Mountains. The river flows east through Sandwich, entering Tamworth at the juncture of the Cold River. Passing the villages of South Tamworth and Whittier, the river nears the base of the Ossipee Mountains to the south. It passes the village of West Ossipee and enters Ossipee Lake after flowing through a small delta.
New Hampshire Route 25 follows the river through Tamworth to West Ossipee.