Swift River (Bearcamp River tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Carroll |
| Town | Tamworth |
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| Main source | Confluence of Wonalancet River and Paugus Brook Tamworth 740 ft (230 m) 43°53′39″N 71°17′47″W / 43.89417°N 71.29639°W |
| River mouth | Bearcamp River Tamworth 435 ft (133 m) 43°49′54″N 71°14′47″W / 43.83167°N 71.24639°W |
| Length | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) |
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The Swift River is a small river in eastern New Hampshire, United States. It flows for about 8.3 miles (13.4 kilometers). This river is a branch, or tributary, of the Bearcamp River.
The Swift River is part of a larger water system. Its water eventually flows into Ossipee Lake, then into the Saco River, and finally reaches the Atlantic Ocean. It's interesting to note that there's another, larger river also called the Swift River. That one is located about four miles south and runs near the Kancamagus Highway in the White Mountain National Forest.
Where Does the Swift River Start and End?
The Swift River begins in the northern part of Tamworth, New Hampshire. It forms where two smaller streams, Paugus Brook and the Wonalancet River, join together. This starting point is south of a mountain called Mount Chocorua.
From there, the river flows mostly southeast. It travels through a narrow valley at first. As it gets closer to Tamworth village, the valley widens. The Swift River then slows down before it meets the Bearcamp River. This meeting point is between the villages of Whittier and West Ossipee. A stream called Mill Brook also joins the Swift River close to its end.
