Maine whitewater - Kennebec River, Somerset County Somerset county, Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     3.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Kennebec River is 3.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook stretch is one of many paddling stretches in     this river system. The nature scenery of Somerset County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This is a somewhat short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of precipitation falls at Kennebec River; July is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the period of the summer months highs here at Kennebec River reach the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs all through the winter are generally in the 20's, and overnight lows at Kennebec River all through the winter ordinarily plunge into the-10's.   Kennebec River, Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.46111 Longitude: -69.87001 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.42129 Longitude: -69.90651 Paddler input for Kennebec River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Kennebec River, Maine Local climate location: JACKMAN 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 19 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... Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 27 miles away Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse... Inn on Winter s Hill, Kingfield 31 miles away The Inn on Winter s Hill is a classic Georgian Revival Mansion designed by the Stanley Steam Car brothers in 1895 and fully restored in 1990. Located in the heart of the Western Maine Mountains in t...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Kennebec River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Kennebec 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 Kennebec River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Kennebec River.   Whitewater Near Kennebec River: Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks) Cold Stream, Somerset County , 8 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Moose River, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake) Pierce Pond Stream, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Pierce Pond to Kennebec River) Carrying Place Stream, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Carrying Place Township) Dead River, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 13.3 miles long (Spencer Falls to West Forks) Austin Stream, Somerset County , 16 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham)   Ski Areas Near Kennebec River: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 35 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 38 miles away, 620 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 41 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 43 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 50 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 65 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 69 miles away, 240 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 74 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 76 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 79 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Kennebec River: Inn By The River, West Forks , 8 miles away Dead River Lodge, West Forks , 10 miles away Chalet Moosehead Motel, Greenville Junction , 14 miles away Gateway Recreation & Lodging, Bingham , 19 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Kennebec River: Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 13 miles away   Trails Near Kennebec River: Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away Arnolds Trail, Somerset County , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Kennebec River