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

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Current weather conditions at Aroostook River, Maine
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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...



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OUTDOORS
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

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