Maine whitewater - Baker Branch, Somerset County Somerset county, Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     18 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River section is one of them. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother     nature will have you coming back for more. The Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River section of Baker Branch is 18 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: Baker Branch is a good spot of normal rainfall; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. During the warm days of summer highs here at Baker Branch get into the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's with temperatures at Baker Branch dipping down into the-10's through winter nights.   Baker Branch, Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 18 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.2887 Longitude: -69.9294 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.47439 Longitude: -69.90291 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 50 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 47 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: Baker Branch, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake) St. John River - SW Branch, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St John Pond to Baker Lake Outlet) Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm) Depot Stream, Aroostook County , 24 miles away, Class II - 19 miles long (Depot Lake to Big Black River) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 24 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 26 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite) Caucomgomoc Stream, Piscataquis County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Caucomgomoc Lake to Black Pond)   Ski Areas Near Baker Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 51 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 69 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 80 miles away, 620 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 80 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 84 miles away, 350 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 99 miles away, 1120 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 102 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 110 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 110 miles away, 240 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 112 miles away, 2340 vertical feet   Hotels Near Baker Branch: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 47 miles away