Maine whitewater - Allagash River, Piscataquis County

Piscataquis county, Chamberlain Lake to Allagash section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     92 miles
  The Chamberlain Lake to Allagash stretch of Allagash River is 92 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The Chamberlain Lake to Allagash section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Now
    this is a pretty long section, so it looks like you will be camping out. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Piscataquis County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The nearby
hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
There is a magnificent hiking trail close to Allagash River called the Chase Carry, and going for a hike on the Telephone Trail is always a delightful adventure. At Allagash River through the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Allagash River.
Allagash River gets a normal amount of rain; the month with most of the rain is July while February is commonly the driest month.
 

Allagash River, Chamberlain Lake to Allagash road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 92 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.4948
Longitude: -69.28611

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.5754
Longitude: -69.35971

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Current weather conditions at Allagash River, Maine
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Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 49 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Allagash River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Allagash River.
 Whitewater Near Allagash River:
Smith Brook, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Haymock Lake to Eagle lake)
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (5th Lake to 2nd Lake)
Musquacook Stream, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 18 miles long (2nd Lake to Allagash River)
Chemquasabamticook Stream, Aroostock County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Ross Lake to Long Lake)
Allagash Stream, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 5.5 miles long (Allagash Lake to Chamberlain Lake)
Ellis Brook, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class II - 1.8 miles long (Ellis Bog to Chamberlain Lake)
St. John River, Aroostook County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 100 miles long (American Realty Road to Fort Kent)
Caucomgomoc Stream, Piscataquis County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Caucomgomoc Lake to Black Pond)
Big Black River, Aroostock County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 22.5 miles long (Depot Stream to Saint John River)
Big Brook River, Aroostook County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Dead Horse Gulch to Allagash River)
 Ski Areas Near Allagash River:
Big Squaw, Maine , 38 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 86 miles away, 620 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 87 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 98 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 102 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 107 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 111 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 112 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 129 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 132 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Allagash River:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 47 miles away
 Trails Near Allagash River:
Chase Carry, Piscataquis County , 1 miles away
Telephone Trail, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away
Carry Trail, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Allagash River

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