Maine whitewater - Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County
Piscataquis
county,
Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS IV-V 9 miles
The Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing stretch of Big Wilson Stream in Maine is 9 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The wonderful Piscataquis County scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll
find a large number of good spots. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The campgrounds here at Big Wilson
Stream are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Big Wilson Stream arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Wilson Stream temperatures fall to the-10's. From a precipitation point of view Big Wilson Stream is a quite common spot; the month with most of the rain is July, and the driest month of the year is February.
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