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Ripley Falls
Waterfall
Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 16 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully
Use cautionCool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
- Water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. — USGS gauge 010642505, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 16 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 86 ft³/s over 16 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for New Hampshire yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SACO RIVER AT RIVER STREET, AT BARTLETT, NH (7.6 mi away), as of Aug 21, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ripley Falls?
- Ripley Falls is a waterfall in New Hampshire.
- What is the water temperature at Ripley Falls?
- As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Ripley Falls in New Hampshire is 67°F (19°C), measured by USGS gauge 010642505, 7.6 miles away.
- Can you swim at Ripley Falls?
- Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 67°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
- What amenities does Ripley Falls have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at Ripley Falls include camping-nearby.
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