Maine whitewater - Damariscotta River, Lincoln County

Lincoln county, Reversing Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     1.4 miles
 
This paddle is incorrectly described as being on the Damariscotta River. The reversing falls of Sheepscot Village are on the Sheepscot River! Please correct his error. Thanks. Says Michael Herz - Sheepscot Valley Conservation Assn.

If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The wonderful Maine scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Getting some good exercise
    and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. There's camping available near Damariscotta River. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This is the only paddling stretch along Damariscotta
River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section of Damariscotta River in Maine is 1.4 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is a very short section so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
Wiley Point is close by and always great to go to, and nearby you stumble on Glidden Ledge which is a great location to stop by. A large amount of precipitation falls at Damariscotta
 
River; through November this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February.
Summertime at Damariscotta River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are typically in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Damariscotta River are in the 0's.

Damariscotta River, Reversing Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 1.4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.0628
Longitude: -69.5291

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.88819
Longitude: -69.58271

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Current weather conditions at Damariscotta River, Maine
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Local climate location: GARDINER 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Damariscotta River.
 Whitewater Near Damariscotta River:
Pemaquid River, Lincoln County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Bristol to Pemaquid)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Reversing Falls)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Coopers Mills to West Branch)
Sheepscot River - West Branch, Waldo Lincoln County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Weeks Mills to Sheepscot River)
Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County , 18 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Sheepscot Pond to Somerville)
Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Gardiner to Kennebec River)
St. George River, Waldo County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 30.3 miles long (Woodsmans Mills to Warren)
Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 25 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Cobbosseecontee Lake to Pleasant Pond)
Oyster River, Knox County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 11.5 miles long (West Rockport to Warren)
Cathance River, Sagadahoc County , 27 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (US 201 to Cathance Road)
 Ski Areas Near Damariscotta River:
Camden, Maine , 32 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 40 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 51 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 54 miles away, 350 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 60 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 75 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 79 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 82 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 83 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 87 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Damariscotta River:
Flagship Inn, Boothbay Harbor , 8 miles away
Harbour Towne Inn, Boothbay Harbor , 8 miles away
Spruce Point Resort and Spa, Boothbay Harbor , 9 miles away
Beachcove Hotel and Resort, Boothbay Harbor , 9 miles away
Galen C Moses House B and, Bath , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Damariscotta River:
Sherman Lake View Campground, Lincoln County, 3 miles away
Campers Cove, Boothbay, 6 miles away
Sherwood Forest Campsite, New Harbor, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Damariscotta River:
Hockomock Nature Trail, Lincoln County , 9 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Damariscotta River:
Wawenock Country Club, Walpole , 2 miles away
Boothbay Country Club, Boothbay , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Damariscotta River

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