Maine whitewater - Baskahegan Stream, Washington County Washington county, Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     13.5 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This section of Baskahegan Stream in Maine is 13.5 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Maine and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the     night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Baskahegan Stream you have to go to Potato Point, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Lake Rips. High temperatures at Baskahegan Stream through the days of summer are in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's.   Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Baskahegan Stream temperatures fall to the 0's. Baskahegan Stream is a wet location that gets a large amount of rain; through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and June is the month with the least moisture. A trip to Baskahegan Stream wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Black Cat Rips. Baskahegan Stream, Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 13.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.42309 Longitude: -67.9814 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.5261 Longitude: -67.7847 Paddler input for Baskahegan Stream, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Baskahegan Stream, Maine Local climate location: GRAND LAKE STREAM 33 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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... Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton 33 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Baskahegan Stream, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Baskahegan 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 Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Baskahegan Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Baskahegan Stream.   Whitewater Near Baskahegan Stream: Baskahegan Stream, Aroostock County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (South Bancroft to Mattawamkeag River) Grand Lake Stream, Washington County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (West Grand Lake to Big Lake) Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman) Wytopitlock Stream, Aroostook County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Wytopitlock Lake to Mattawamkeag River) Machias River, Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9) Machias River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 11.2 miles long (Lower Sabao Lake to Machias River) Nicatous Stream, Hancock County , 28 miles away, Class I-III - 7.8 miles long (Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green) Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Aroostook County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Smyrna Mills to Haynesville) Mopang Stream, Washington County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Mopang Lake to Maine 9) Meduxnekeag River - South Branch, Aroostook County , 29 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Hodgdon to Meduxnekeag River)   Ski Areas Near Baskahegan Stream: Bigrock, Maine , 52 miles away, 980 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 79 miles away, 350 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 101 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 106 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 125 miles away, 620 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 163 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 169 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 178 miles away, 240 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 184 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 194 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Hotels Near Baskahegan Stream: Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton , 32 miles away Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Baskahegan Stream: Mountain View Campground, Danforth, 9 miles away Old Farm Inn, Springfield, 10 miles away Keenes Lake Camping Grounds, Calais, 16 miles away   Trails Near Baskahegan Stream: Potters Trail, Aroostook County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Baskahegan Stream: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 57 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 57 miles away   Lakes Near Baskahegan Stream