Maine whitewater - Carrabasset, Franklin County Franklin county, Carrabasset to Kingfield section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-IV     10 miles   This stretch of Carrabasset is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-IV section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The wonderful Franklin County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Carrabasset are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations     in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Carrabasset to Kingfield section is one of them. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Briefly about the general area: The yearly rain here at Carrabasset is about average; during November this area sees the most snow, and the driest month of the year is February. High temperatures at Carrabasset all through the summertime months are in the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Carrabasset.   Carrabasset, Carrabasset to Kingfield road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-IV Length: 10 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.0782 Longitude: -70.2119 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.95959 Longitude: -70.15371 Paddler input for Carrabasset, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Carrabasset, Maine Local climate location: LONG FALLS DAM 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton 20 miles away We offer free wireless high speed internet and plasma TV in all rooms. We have an exercise room, deluxe continental breakfast, indoor heated pool, and indoor whirlpool on site. Our property is close t... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 21 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... Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 21 miles away Wilson Lake Inn invites you to enjoy the peace, serenity and service that will exceed your expectations. Whether you want a truly inspirational place to rest after a long work day, an unparalleled sum...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Carrabasset, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Carrabasset, 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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Carrabasset. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Carrabasset.   Whitewater Near Carrabasset: Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream) Carrabasset, Franklin Somerset County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 20 miles long (Kingfield to US201A) Sandy River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Sandy River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town) Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River) Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River) Dead River, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks) Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream) Temple Stream, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River)   Ski Areas Near Carrabasset: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 9 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 18 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 24 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 37 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 41 miles away, 620 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 44 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 48 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 53 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 64 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 68 miles away, 1750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Carrabasset: Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 20 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 21 miles away Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 21 miles away Winthrop Motel, Winthrop , 38 miles away The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 41 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Carrabasset: Deer Farms Camps and Campground, Kingfield, 2 miles away Gilman Pond Campground, New Portland, 9 miles away Happy Horseshoe Campground, Somerset County, 9 miles away   Trails Near Carrabasset: Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 10 miles away Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 10 miles away Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 16 miles away