Paddling near Dover, NH

Set in Strafford County at the confluence of the Cocheco and Salmon Falls rivers — which join to form the Piscataqua — Dover puts tidal, estuarine, and freshwater paddling within reach of downtown. The region's marquee water is Great Bay Estuary, roughly 5,000 acres with 150+ miles of shoreline and 24 access sites, anchoring a seacoast scene known for flatwater of all skill levels.