Water Activities
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your National Forest. Whether you are thinking about hiking, camping, or taking a scenic drive forest officials encourage you to plan ahead. We want visitors to enjoy their visit to the National Forest, and planning ahead will help ensure everyone gets home safely.
Water Safety
Every year many people across the country die in water related accidents. The lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams of the White Mountain National Forest are beautiful but realize hazards exist, some hidden and others more obvious.
- Beware of slick and slippery rocks. Any amount of moisture and rocks become slippery and provide unstable footing.
- Respect a rail, fence, or warning sign and don't try to go around or behind it. The safety precautions are appropriately placed, most likely because of other unfortunate incidents at that location.
- Water fluctuates rapidly. If there was a safe stream crossing earlier in the day, it may not be so on the return trip. Be certain to assess if there are any changes and don't assume the conditions are the same.
Depth, clarity, speed, and hydraulic forces can vary tremendously due to spring melt-off, heavy rainfall, or slower seasonal changes. Always be responsible and assess the hazards and your risks before entering any section of water.
Search for Water Activities Opportunities
Elbow Pond Day Use Area
Oliverian Boating Site
South Pond Recreation Area
The Eddy Day Use Area