| River Temp | Level | River Speed | Height | Notes |
| Fahrenheit(F) | Upper/Lower | Cubic Feet/Second | Average Water Depth (Ft) | + Increasing – Decreasing |
| 69 Degrees | Summer/Summer | 382 | 2.85 | Good Conditions |
All Scheduled Trips Are Running Today!
For daily river condition updates, please refer back to this page, which is updated daily by 8 AM, or as necessary. You may also call our office after 9 AM, though heavy call volume may cause delays. Electronic communication is preferred. If you would like to cancel, request a rain check, or reschedule your trip, please use the link below:
Recommendations & Guidelines Today:
All Trips Are Running Today. At the current water levels, some trips are taking a little longer, especially in tubes. Allow extra time and arrive a little earlier, especially for Redstone trips. We reserve the right to modify or change trips for safety and operational reasons.
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- Kids as young as 5
- Redstone trips – Arrive a minimum of additional 15 minutes early, (not for 9 AM trips).
- 1:1 ratio of strong adult swimmer to each child or weaker swimmer.
- We recommend wearing your PFD. Mandatory for kids.
- Watch for Strainers, obstacles and debris in the river. Pull out and scout sections that you can not see for safe passage.
- Use extra caution at Swans Falls takeout.
- Late Summer River Conditions & Tips for Low Water
Use this information only as a guide. River conditions are always changing. Hazards exist. Know weather and river conditions before making a decision to go on the river. Updated river flow statistics at USGS Saco River
Practice No Trace Principles – Plan ahead and prepare; travel and camp on durable surfaces; dispose of waste properly; leave what you find; minimize campfire impacts; respect wildlife; and be considerate of other visitors.
Conway, NH – Fryeburg, ME Saco River Weather
Why Saco Bound has the best Saco River Tubing & family trip…
Saco Bound operates on a section of river that is perfect for tubing and family trips. It’s hard to steer a tube effectively. So, obstacles like rocks and trees can be a problem. Our section of the Saco has very few obstacles, especially our 3 mile trip from Saco Bound, (Putin #1) to Weston’s Beach. This section also “holds” water better and has a reliable flow when the river is at its lowest. Safety, professional service and private, riverside properties further enhance the experience. So, come tubing with us! We offer the most and very best tube trip on the Saco!
Saco River Conditions Guide – from Redstone/Saco Bound, NH through Fryeburg, Maine
| Level | Low | Summer | Medium | High | Very High |
| Cubic Feet Per Second | Below 200 CFS | 200 to 1,200 CFS | 1,200 to 3,000 CFS | 3,000 to 4,000 CFS | Over 4,000 CFS |
| Appx Paddle Times (canoes & kayaks) | 1 to 2 MPH Max | 2 to 3 MPH | 3 to 4 MPH | 4 MPH + | |
| Appx Float Times (tubes) | Less than 1 MPH | Around 1 or 2 MPH | |||
| Conditions | Slow conditions. May hit bottom or some waking. Still mostly passable, however. | Many beaches and easy paddling conditions. Great for Tubing! Most typical in July & August. | Good for canoe & kayaks. Some Sections Too fast for Tubing. Swimming skills necessary. Use extra caution with young kids. | Swift current, experience necessary. Not recommended for kids or non-swimmers. | Potentially Dangerous Conditions |
Please Respect Nature & Leave NO Trace
Wear your PDF • Know Before You Go • Use This Report Only as a Guide • River Conditions Can Change • Respect Other River Users