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Otter Rocks
Lincoln, New Hampshire
A Swift River ledge stop on the Kancamagus Highway in Lincoln — polished granite and cold pockets off a WMNF pull-off.
At a glance
Overview
Otter Rocks is a Swift River ledge stop on the Kancamagus Highway in Lincoln, popular as a quick cool-off on the Kanc drive. Polished granite shelves, cold pockets, and a short scramble down from a paved WMNF pull-off. No lifeguard; the current firms up fast after rain. WMNF recreation pass required for the parking area.
- Also known as
- Otter Rocks Rest Area
- County
- Grafton County
- Region
- Kancamagus Highway
- Water type
- River pool
- Swim feature type
- River pool
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Lincoln, drive east on NH 112 (Kancamagus Highway) about 3-4 miles. Use the Otter Rocks pull-off on the south side of the highway and take the short path down to the Swift River ledges.
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