Maine whitewater - Crooked River, White Mountains, Oxford County

Oxford county, Albany to North Waterford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     9 miles
  The scenic beauty of Oxford County and the water flowing gracefully down Crooked River make the trip here worthwhile. The Albany to North Waterford section of Crooked River is 9 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Albany to North Waterford section is just one of them. The river winds through the White Mountains
    and you get great scenery. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than
in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike on the Albany Brook Trail is always a fine adventure, and there are great spots to look at along the Albany Mountain Trail. The amount of precipitation that falls at Crooked River is close to the national average; August is the wettest month with most rain, and
 
February is when it's the driest.
Now, you may believe that's heaps but there's even more fun things to do here in the White Mountains. For the duration of the summer months at Crooked River highs are typically in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Crooked River are in the-10's.

Crooked River, Albany to North Waterford road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 9 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3412
Longitude: -70.7859

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.23189
Longitude: -70.76641

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Current weather conditions at Crooked River, White Mountains, Maine
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Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Bethel Inn Resort, Bethel
6 miles away
The Bethel Inn Resort combines the charm and hospitality of a classic turn-of-the century New England resort with the most modern guest amenities and recreational facilities. Our resort has been serv...

The Victoria Inn, Bethel
6 miles away
The Victoria Inn is 14 Room Inn,located at the foothills of White Mountains in Maine. Only 6-7 miles to Sunday River Ski Resort and Gulf Club. The Victoria Inn offers varity of lodging choices, from S...

Chapman Inn, Bethel
6 miles away
The Chapman Inn has been operated by its current owners for almost 10 years, and the vast number of return guests testifies to their ongoing commitment to exceed their guests expectations. The Inn is...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crooked River.
 Whitewater Near Crooked River:
Crooked River, Oxford County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford)
Sunday River, Oxford County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Above Pool to Androscoggin)
Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (East Waterford to Scribners Mill)
Wild River, Oxford County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Hastings to Gilead)
Bear, Oxford County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Devils Horseshoe)
Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (West Paris to South Paris)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302)
Black Brook, Oxford County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Devils Den to Ellis River)
Swift River, Oxford County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico)
 Ski Areas Near Crooked River:
Mount Abram, Maine , 7 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 10 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 12 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 18 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 35 miles away, 240 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crooked River:
The Bethel Inn Resort, Bethel , 6 miles away
The Victoria Inn, Bethel , 6 miles away
Chapman Inn, Bethel , 6 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 8 miles away
Sunday River, Newry , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crooked River:
Crocker Pond Campground, Oxford County, 4 miles away
Bethel Outdoor Adventures Campground, Oxford County, 7 miles away
Papoose Pond Camping Resort, Waterford, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Crooked River:
Albany Brook Trail, Oxford County , 3 miles away
Albany Mountain Trail, Oxford County , 4 miles away
Albany Notch Trail, Oxford County , 5 miles away
Miles Notch Trail, Oxford County , 8 miles away
Great Brook Trail, Oxford County , 10 miles away
 Lakes Near Crooked River

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