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 natural beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake stretch of Baskahegan Stream is 13.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. No matter if     you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available near Baskahegan Stream. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Potato Point is not far from Baskahegan Stream at all, and Lake Rips is a nice local attraction. The high level of precipitation makes Baskahegan Stream a pretty wet location; November is the wettest month with most rain, and June is when it's the driest. During the summer at Baskahegan Stream temperatures are commonly   in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Baskahegan Stream. It's always splendid to pop by 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 Maine Wilderness Camps, Topsfield, 10 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