Maine whitewater - Baker Branch, Somerset County Somerset county, Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     26.5 miles   The scenic beauty of Somerset County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. 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. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very     demanding. The Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake stretch of Baker Branch in Maine is 26.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Baker Branch are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: The yearly rain here at Baker Branch is about average; July is the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Summer at Baker Branch arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. During the dark hours of   summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Baker Branch temperatures fall to the-10's. Baker Branch, Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 26.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.06779 Longitude: -69.90651 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.25669 Longitude: -69.86351 Paddler input for Baker Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Baker Branch, Maine Local climate location: JACKMAN 41 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 38 miles away Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Baker Branch, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Baker Branch, 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 Baker Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Baker Branch.   Whitewater Near Baker Branch: Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm) Baker Branch, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite) St. John River - SW Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St John Pond to Baker Lake Outlet) Caucomgomoc Stream, Piscataquis County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Caucomgomoc Lake to Black Pond) Moose River, Somerset County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake)   Ski Areas Near Baker Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 44 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 61 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 69 miles away, 620 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 73 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 75 miles away, 350 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 91 miles away, 1120 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 93 miles away, 350 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 101 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 102 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 105 miles away, 2340 vertical feet   Hotels Near Baker Branch: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 38 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Baker Branch: Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 13 miles away