Maine whitewater - Carrabasset, Franklin Somerset County Franklin Somerset county, Kingfield to US201A section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-IV     20 miles   The scenic beauty of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section of Carrabasset in Maine is 20 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-IV section. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camping stuff     too. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. There's camping available near Carrabasset. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Kingfield to US201A section is one of them. 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: The annual precipitation here at Carrabasset is about average; November is the month that gets the most snow, and the driest month of the year is February. Through the warm months here at Carrabasset, high temperatures frequently reach the 70's; during summer nights temperatures   are in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are usually in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Carrabasset. Carrabasset, Kingfield to US201A road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-IV Length: 20 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.95959 Longitude: -70.15371 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.8538 Longitude: -69.89631 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 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 9 miles away Built in 1918 as a luxury hotel - the Herbert continues a long tradition of providing genuine hospitality and distinctive accommodations in the heart of Maine-s Lakes and Mountains region. The Herbert... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 12 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... Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton 17 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 , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream) Carrabasset, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield) Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Sandy River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Farmington Falls to New Sharon) Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River) Temple Stream, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River) Sandy River, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton) Austin Stream, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham) Dead River, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks)   Ski Areas Near Carrabasset: Titcomb, Maine , 16 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 21 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 29 miles away, 525 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 35 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 42 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 44 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 54 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 61 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 63 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 69 miles away, 1300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Carrabasset: Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 9 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 12 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 17 miles away Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 22 miles away Winthrop Motel, Winthrop , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Carrabasset: Gilman Pond Campground, New Portland, 4 miles away Happy Horseshoe Campground, Somerset County, 5 miles away Deer Farms Camps and Campground, Kingfield, 11 miles away   Trails Near Carrabasset: Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 13 miles away Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Oxford County , 19 miles away