Maine whitewater - Carrabasset, Franklin County Franklin county, Carrabasset to Kingfield section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-IV     10 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Carrabasset in Franklin County is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class I-IV section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Franklin County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent     or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are many good hotels to choose from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Carrabasset to Kingfield section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: During the summer months at Carrabasset temperatures are mostly in the 70's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's, and overnight lows at Carrabasset through the winter frequently dip into the 0's. The amount of rain that falls at Carrabasset is close to the national average; November is the wettest month with most snow; February meanwhile is the driest month.   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. Sugarloaf Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Kingfield 4 miles away Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield 5 miles away The Inn on Winter s Hill is a classic Georgian Revival Mansion designed by the Stanley Steam Car brothers in 1895 and fully restored in 1990. Located in the heart of the Western Maine Mountains in t... 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...   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: Carrabassett Inn, Kingfield , 3 miles away Judson's Sugarloaf Motel, Kingfield , 3 miles away Inn On Winter's Hill, Kingfield , 3 miles away Sugarloaf Grand Summit Resort Hotel, Kingfield , 4 miles away Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 4 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   Lakes Near Carrabasset