You might have noticed that we've been talking a lot about summer around here! That's because when summer rolls around in NH it means it's time to make some seriously fun plans to keep busy. Between hiking and other activities that raise a sweat, we're making sure to round things out with activities that are meant to cool us down. New Hampshire river tubing is perfect for that!

1. The Ammonoosuc River

This beauty goes from Mount Washington to Woodsville, offering lots to do in between. Your best bet is to head to Bretton Woods, where you can rent tubes for two hours at the Adventure Center. Just remember that you'll have to walk about a quarter of a mile back to the launching point if you haven't arranged transportation ahead of time. You’ll find some of the best New Hampshire tubing here!

2. The Baker River

This 36-mile river makes its way through the White Mountains before meeting the Pemigewasset River. In addition to tubing folks enjoy all sorts of water sports including kayaking and canoeing. This is a great river if you don't have your own tube or if you'd prefer that someone else do a lot of the work! You can find outfitters willing to rent tubes all along the river including Plymouth Ski and Sports in Plymouth. We love this lazy river in New Hampshire.

3. The Contoocook River

Flowing from the Rindge and Jaffrey border, you can take this beauty all the way to Merrimack.

This is a great option if you'd like to enjoy some relaxation, but don't mind some faster-moving sections in the mix. This is a great place to go river tubing in New Hampshire.

4. The Connecticut River

Flowing along the Vermont border, this river is another wonderful option for a relaxing day of tubing. We recommend the Upper Valley section for the most relaxing trip. And if you can get to the Vermont side, you can rent tubes from Great River Outfitters. They'll set you up for a self-guided tubing trip that can last as short as a few hours or as long as all day! One of the best spots for New Hampshire river tubing.

5. The Pemigewasset River

This New Hampshire favorite starts in Franconia Notch State Park and makes its way south to merge with the Merrimack River in Franklin. Those who want a relaxing tubing experience will love that this river is fairly slow going and the portion found between North Woodstock and Bristol is slow with some movement making it perfect. There are plenty of places to throw your tube in along the Pemigewasset River, too!

Have you ever gone on a New Hampshire river tubing adventure? What did you think? Tell us about a lazy spot near you where you have gone river tubing in New Hampshire.

To combine hiking with water, consider heading out on a route that leads to some of the state's most beautiful water features. Here's the ultimate bucket list for anyone in New Hampshire who loves waterfall hikes! Make sure you check out AllTrails+ for up-to-date trail info and maps.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/new-hampshire/waterfall-hikes-bucket-list-nh/