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Bearcamp River — Streams 45.8 Miles SSW of Chapman Inn
Carroll County, New Hampshire · USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle · GNIS 871469
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, on the USGS Ossipee Lake quadrangle, the stream known as Bearcamp River sits 45.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “stream in New Hampshire”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Within Carroll County, New Hampshire, the U.S. Geological Survey lists Bearcamp River as a stream on the Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle (FIPS 33/003), under Feature ID 871469. Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 03/23/2021.
Coordinates & physical setting
Bearcamp River sits at 43.79759° N, 71.15779° W (DMS 43°47′51″ N, 71°09′28″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 43.83705° N, 71.51247° W (DMS 43°50′13″ N, 71°30′45″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire
Carroll County, NH contains 152 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Bearcamp River itself. The ones closest to Bearcamp River:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Branch | Ossipee Lake | 0.8 mi |
| Lovell River | Ossipee Lake | 1 mi |
| Pine River | Ossipee Lake | 2 mi |
| Chocorua River | Ossipee Lake | 2.3 mi |
| Red Brook | Freedom | 2.4 mi |
| Cold Brook | Freedom | 2.9 mi |
| Folsom Brook | Ossipee Lake | 3.1 mi |
| Stony Brook | Freedom | 3.1 mi |
| Beech River | Ossipee Lake | 3.2 mi |
| Shawtown Brook | Freedom | 3.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Ossipee Lake Quadrangle
The Ossipee Lake 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 38 catalogued natural features alongside Bearcamp River. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Pine River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2 mi |
| Raccoon Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Chocorua River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 2.3 mi |
| Grant Peak | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 2.9 mi |
Historical record
The Bearcamp River is a 26.3-mile-long (42.3 km) river at the southern edge of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, the United States. It is the largest tributary of Ossipee Lake, part of the Saco River watershed leading to the Atlantic Ocean. More on Wikipedia →
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
Follow the compass bearing SSW out of Bethel for 45.8 miles (south-southwest) and you reach Bearcamp River; at typical rural speeds the trip runs roughly 78 minutes.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. At this latitude (43.798°), the shoulder seasons are workable — April and November can be comfortable on mild years. At 45.8 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at Bearcamp River track the nearby Deer Cove bay (0.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Bearcamp River
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Cove | Bays | Carroll County, NH | 0.5 mi |
| West Branch | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 0.8 mi |
| Lovell River | Streams | Carroll County, NH | 1 mi |
| Ossipee Lake | Lakes | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Sheep Mountain | Summits | Carroll County, NH | 1.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bearcamp River located?
Bearcamp River is in Carroll County, New Hampshire, approximately 45.8 miles south-southwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Ossipee Lake topographic quadrangle.
How far is Bearcamp River from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 78 minutes, 45.8 miles south-southwest (bearing SSW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Bearcamp River?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Bearcamp River as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 871469 on the Ossipee Lake quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Bearcamp River?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Carroll County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 151 other streams in Carroll County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q4876627.