Packer's Falls

Strafford County, New Hampshire

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Strafford County, New Hampshire
Access status: Town park beside the river with roadside parking
The walk: Short walk from roadside parking; the park trail is 0.4 miles
Ground & access: Short paths and river rocks. Rocks are slippery, especially in high flows.

Packers Falls is a set of rapids on the Wild and Scenic Lamprey River in a small Town of Durham park on both sides of the river, below the Packers Falls Road bridge. The bridge gives pedestrian access to both banks. The spot is popular for fishing and swimming.

Plan your visit

Packers Falls Park at Bennett Road and Packers Falls Road in Durham, viewpoint at the rapids on the Lamprey River

The Lamprey River Advisory Committee says the small park has a 0.4-mile trail. The falls are beside the Packers Falls Road bridge, a short walk from the parking.

Short paths and river rocks. Rocks are slippery, especially in high flows.

Where to start

Small parking area for 5 to 6 cars along Bennett Road, on the left just before the junction with Packers Falls Road. From Durham Town Hall take Route 108 south 1.4 miles, then Bennett Road 1.6 miles.

Timing & water

Avoid the river at high flow.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Strafford County, New Hampshire.

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