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Peabody River Bend at Route 2
Gorham, New Hampshire
A roadside Peabody River bend off US 2 in Gorham used locally as a quick cool-off.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
5-10 min one way
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Allowed on leash
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Peabody River Bend at Route 2 is a roadside reference on the Peabody River near US 2 in Gorham. No formal access, no beach — just a river bend used locally as a quick cool-off. Cold water, rocky bottom, pull-off parking only.
- County
- Coos County
- Region
- Northern White Mountains
- Water type
- River pool
- Swim feature type
- River pool
Know before you go
Editorial tags
River poolPeabody riverGorhamNorthern white mountainsRoadsideInformal spot
Good for
SwimmingCool offShort stop
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
Slippery rock
Cold water
Current after rain
Unknown depth
No lifeguard
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead
44.38610, -71.17670
Parking: Shoulder · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.1 mi · 5-10 min one way · 1 / 5 Easy · Rock surface
Attraction
44.38450, -71.17380
River pool · Swim conditional
Arrival directions
On US 2 in Gorham, use the roadside pull-off near the Peabody River bend. Short walk down to the river.
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Parking notes: Small roadside pull-off on US 2. Space limited.
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