Maine whitewater - Dead River, Somerset County Somerset county, Spencer Falls to West Forks section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     13.3 miles   The wonderful Somerset County scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels     fill up quick. There's camping available near Dead River. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Spencer Falls to West Forks section is one of them. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Briefly about the general area: Dead River is a good place of typical rain; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February. Summertime at Dead River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are regularly in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Dead River.   Dead River, Spencer Falls to West Forks road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 13.3 miles Average Gradient: 31 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.30305 Longitude: -70.22417 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.34166 Longitude: -69.97251 Paddler input for Dead River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dead River, Maine Local climate location: JACKMAN 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 18 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 20 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 35 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 Dead River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dead River, 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 Dead River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dead River.   Whitewater Near Dead River: Enchanted Stream, Somerset County , 3 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (to Dead River) Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River) Cold Stream, Somerset County , 7 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River) Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks) Little Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Spencer Lake to Spencer Stream) Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 12 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls) Spencer Stream, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Logging Br to Dead River) Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)   Ski Areas Near Dead River: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 20 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 33 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 35 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 43 miles away, 525 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 57 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 59 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 62 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 66 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 79 miles away, 1300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dead River: Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 18 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 20 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 35 miles away Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 37 miles away Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 43 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dead River: Enchanted Outfitters & Lodge, West Forks, 8 miles away Northern Outdoors, The Forks, 9 miles away Loon Echo Campground, Jackman, 13 miles away   Trails Near Dead River: Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 8 miles away Sally Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 16 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Dead River