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Peabody River Swim Area
Gorham, New Hampshire
An informal river swim pull-off on the Peabody River in Gorham.
Swim access
Water condition
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10-15 min one way
Trail difficulty
1 / 5 Easy
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Allowed on leash
Access type
Roadside pull-off
Overview
Peabody River Swim Area is an informal Gorham-side river swim pull-off along the Peabody River, the broader corridor companion to the Route 2 bend and the Pinkham-side Peabody listings. No developed beach; rocky entry and cold water year-round.
- 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 mountainsInformal spot
Good for
SwimmingCool offShort stop
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
44.38880, -71.17360
Parking: Shoulder · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.2 mi · 10-15 min one way · 1 / 5 Easy · Rock surface
Attraction
44.38740, -71.17010
River pool · Swim open
Arrival directions
In Gorham, use a Peabody River pull-off along NH 16 / US 2 and follow the short informal path down to the water.
0.2 miRoadsideRockShoulder781 ft
Parking notes: Roadside pull-off. No facilities.
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