Maine whitewater - Crooked River, White Mountains, Oxford County

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

 

CLASS II-III     12 miles
  The nature scenery of Oxford County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The campgrounds here at Crooked River are pretty good. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camping stuff. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an
    area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. This section of Crooked River in Maine is 12 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater.
The North Waterford to East Waterford stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. The White Mountains scenery is wonderful.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the months of summer at Crooked River temperatures are ordinarily in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. High temperatures throughout the winter are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Crooked River.
The annual precipitation here at Crooked River is about average; most of the rain falls during August, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
 

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.23189
Longitude: -70.76641

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.2116
Longitude: -70.66401

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Current weather conditions at Crooked River, White Mountains, Maine
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Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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10 miles away
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The Victoria Inn, Bethel
10 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...



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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 I-II - 9 miles long (Albany to North Waterford)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (East Waterford to Scribners Mill)
Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School)
Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (West Paris to South Paris)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302)
Sunday River, Oxford County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Above Pool to Androscoggin)
Wild River, Oxford County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Hastings to Gilead)
Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County , 20 miles away, Class -blank- - 17 miles long (Headwaters to Buckfield)
Bear, Oxford County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Devils Horseshoe)
Saco River, Cumberland County , 22 miles away, Class I-II+(V+) - 0.3 miles long (Steep Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Crooked River:
Mount Abram, Maine , 8 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 11 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 15 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 19 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 30 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crooked River:
Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton , 8 miles away
The Bethel Inn Resort, Bethel , 10 miles away
The Victoria Inn, Bethel , 10 miles away
Chapman Inn, Bethel , 11 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crooked River:
Papoose Pond Camping Resort, Waterford, 2 miles away
Bear Mountain Village, Waterford, 4 miles away
Vacationland Campground, Harrison, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Crooked River:
Albany Brook Trail, Oxford County , 8 miles away
Albany Mountain Trail, Oxford County , 9 miles away
Albany Notch Trail, Oxford County , 10 miles away
Miles Notch Trail, Oxford County , 12 miles away
Great Brook Trail, Oxford County , 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Crooked River

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