Maine whitewater - Aroostook River, Aroostock County Aroostock county, Fort Fairfield to Saint John River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-V     4.5 miles   This stretch of Aroostook River in Aroostock County is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-V section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Aroostook River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Fort Fairfield to Saint John River stretch is the only one. You might have     to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The beautiful scenery of Aroostock County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Aroostook River; the wettest month of the year is mostly August, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer at Aroostook River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures   fall down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 10's, and night lows in the-10's for Aroostook River. Aroostook River, Fort Fairfield to Saint John River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.77339 Longitude: -67.8325 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.81069 Longitude: -67.71801 Paddler input for Aroostook River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Aroostook River, Maine Local climate location: CARIBOU WSO AP 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Crown Park Inn, Caribou 16 miles away Nestled in the heart of Aroostook County, Crown Park Inn is the perfect lodging choice for the business traveler, as well as families on vacation. Join us today. You will enjoy your stay at the Crown ... Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton 31 miles away The Shiretown Motor Inn located on US Route 1 just off Interstate 95 is the place to stay for Business Travelers, Seniors, Group Tours, and Families on vacation. The Shiretown Motor Inn is the only fu... Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton 32 miles away Our Motel is in the center of the Houlton area. It is far but not too far- about 2 miles, from I-95 so the place is quieter than the rest of the Motels in the area. There are restaurants within walkin...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Aroostook River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Aroostook River, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Aroostook River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Aroostook River.   Whitewater Near Aroostook River: Salmon Brook, Aroostook County , 28 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (New Dunn Town Road to Aroostook River)   Ski Areas Near Aroostook River: Bigrock, Maine , 13 miles away, 980 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 119 miles away, 1750 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 123 miles away, 350 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 154 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 159 miles away, 620 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 193 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 194 miles away, 350 vertical feet   Hotels Near Aroostook River: Crown Park Inn, Caribou , 16 miles away Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton , 31 miles away Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton , 32 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Aroostook River: Arndt's Aroostook River Lodge and Campground, Presque Isle, 13 miles away Aroostook River Camping and Recreation, Caribou, 16 miles away Neil E Michaud Campground, Presque Isle, 17 miles away   Trails Near Aroostook River: Sweets Trail, Aroostook County , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Aroostook River: Aroostook Valley Country Club, Fort Fairfield , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Aroostook River