Maine whitewater - Austin Stream, Somerset County Somerset county, South Branch to Bingham section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V(V+)     0.2 miles   This stretch of Austin Stream is 0.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V(V+) section. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy. This is a very short section so no need to bring snacks. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The campgrounds here at Austin Stream are pretty good. Since you're on this site you are probably into     whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are no other stretches to paddle along Austin Stream than the South Branch to Bingham stretch. The scenic beauty of Somerset County and the water flowing gracefully down Austin Stream will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: All through the warmest time of the year at Austin Stream temperatures are mostly in the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are frequently in the 20's; night lows at Austin Stream during the winter usually sink into the 0's. Austin Stream sees pretty high levels of rain; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. A short visit to Austin Stream Falls is always worthwhile.   Austin Stream, South Branch to Bingham road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V(V+) Length: 0.2 miles Average Gradient: 390 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.1324 Longitude: -69.8126 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.1313 Longitude: -69.81671 Paddler input for Austin Stream, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Austin Stream, Maine Local climate location: LONG FALLS DAM 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 6 miles away 12 and older are charged as an adult. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved atv trails, s... Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville 29 miles away Walking distance to shopping mall and restaurants. 25 spacious suites with kitchenettes and fireplaces available. FREE full breakfast. Indoor heated pool, exercise room and FREE local calls available.... Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville 30 miles away Friendly and warm service, comfortable and clean accommodations make this Maine hotel a great value when staying in Waterville. The Best Western Waterville Hotel offers warm Maine hospitality and cl...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Austin Stream, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Austin Stream, 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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Austin Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Austin Stream.   Whitewater Near Austin Stream: Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls) Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks) Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook) Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road) Wesserunsett Stream, Kennebec County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 18 miles long (Athens to Kennebec River) Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream) Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard)   Ski Areas Near Austin Stream: Eaton Mountain, Maine , 22 miles away, 620 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 34 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 34 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 44 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 50 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 58 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 61 miles away, 1120 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 64 miles away, 350 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 65 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 72 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Austin Stream: Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 6 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 29 miles away Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville , 30 miles away Budget Host Airport Inn Waterville, Waterville , 30 miles away Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Austin Stream: The Evergreens Campground and Restaurant, Solon, 9 miles away Sandy Beach Lakeside Campground, Madison, 16 miles away Abnaki Family Camping Center, Madison, 17 miles away   Trails Near Austin Stream: Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 19 miles away Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away   Lakes Near Austin Stream