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.
 

Big Wilson Stream, Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.45669
Longitude: -69.53051

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3697
Longitude: -69.43711

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RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
9 miles away
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Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield
31 miles away
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Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
33 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Big Wilson Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Wilson Stream.
 Whitewater Near Big Wilson Stream:
Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Blanchard to Upper Abbot)
Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing)
Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard)
Ship Pond Stream, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove)
Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road)
Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard)
Roach River, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake)
Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road)
Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond)
 Ski Areas Near Big Wilson Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine , 19 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 33 miles away, 525 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 49 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 60 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 60 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 63 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 76 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 83 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 88 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 98 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Wilson Stream:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 9 miles away
Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 31 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 33 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 42 miles away
Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Wilson Stream:
Wildwood Shores Campground, Monson, 4 miles away
Northern Pride Lodge and Campground, Greenville, 7 miles away
Casey's Spencer Bay Campground, Greenville, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Big Wilson Stream:
Gulf Hagas Trail, Piscataquis County , 11 miles away
Number Four Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 12 miles away
Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away
Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away
Big Spencer Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Wilson Stream

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