Maine whitewater - Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County

Piscataquis county, Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     5 miles
  If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nature scenery of Piscataquis County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Big Wilson Stream in Maine is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some
    time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. 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 places. You might have
to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the warm months, highs regularly are in the 70's at Big Wilson Stream. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Big Wilson Stream. Big Wilson Stream is a good site of typical rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
 

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3697
Longitude: -69.43711

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3073
Longitude: -69.4088

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Current weather conditions at Big Wilson Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
14 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...

Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield
27 miles away
Pittsfield Motor Inn is located just minute from I-95. Easy access from I-95. Our new owner welcomes you at our newly renovated Pittsfield Motor Inn. We hope your stay is enjoyable, restful and enjoya...

Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham
35 miles away
FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Wilson Stream.
 Whitewater Near Big Wilson Stream:
Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing)
Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing)
Ship Pond Stream, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Blanchard to Upper Abbot)
Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road)
Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard)
Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road)
Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard)
Roach River, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake)
Sebasticook River, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Mainstream to Castle Harmony)
 Ski Areas Near Big Wilson Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine , 20 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 31 miles away, 620 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 43 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 58 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 62 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 63 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 79 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 83 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 90 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 100 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Wilson Stream:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 14 miles away
Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 27 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 35 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Waterville , 40 miles away
Best Western Waterville Inn, Waterville , 40 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Wilson Stream:
Wildwood Shores Campground, Monson, 2 miles away
Balsam woods Campground, Abbot, 9 miles away
Northern Pride Lodge and Campground, Greenville, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Big Wilson Stream:
Gulf Hagas Trail, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away
Number Four Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away
Northwest Ridge Road, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away
Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away
Auburn Log Hauling Road, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away

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