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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Kingfield to US201A stretch is one of them. The Kingfield     to US201A section of Carrabasset in Maine is 20 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-IV section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. The natural beauty of Franklin Somerset County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Carrabasset is a good location of common precipitation; November is when you get the most snow here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. At Carrabasset through the summer months highs are in the 70's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's; nighttime lows at Carrabasset all through the wintertime generally descend into the 0's.   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. 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... Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 22 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 , 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, 620 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 35 miles away, 1830 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: 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 Budget Host Airport Inn Waterville, Waterville , 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