Maine whitewater - Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County

Franklin county, Willimantic to Earley' Landing section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-V(V+)     4 miles
  This stretch of Big Wilson Stream in Maine is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Franklin County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system,
    there are a few others too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that.
There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summer at Big Wilson Stream temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the-10's to Big Wilson Stream.
A common amount of rainfall falls here at Big Wilson Stream; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.
 

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-V(V+)
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.3073
Longitude: -69.4088

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.30509
Longitude: -69.34951

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Current weather conditions at Big Wilson Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
16 miles away
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Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield
25 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
37 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Wilson Stream.
 Whitewater Near Big Wilson Stream:
Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic)
Ship Pond Stream, Piscataquis County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove)
Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing)
Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road)
Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Blanchard to Upper Abbot)
Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road)
Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard)
Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard)
Sebasticook River, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Mainstream to Castle Harmony)
Roach River, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake)
 Ski Areas Near Big Wilson Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine , 21 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 31 miles away, 525 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 40 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 56 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 63 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 65 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 81 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 84 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 92 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Wilson Stream:
Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 16 miles away
Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 25 miles away
Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 37 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, 5 miles away
Balsam woods Campground, Abbot, 11 miles away
Northern Pride Lodge and Campground, Greenville, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Big Wilson Stream:
Gulf Hagas Trail, Piscataquis County , 10 miles away
Northwest Ridge Road, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away
Number Four Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away
Auburn Log Hauling Road, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Wilson Stream

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