Maine whitewater - Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County

Oxford county, West Paris to South Paris section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     12 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The put-in is not too far from Lewiston-Auburn, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. This section of Little Androscoggin River is 12 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds
    nearby. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number
of paddling places. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The wonderful Maine scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime here at Little Androscoggin River, high temperatures mostly get into the 70's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 20's; overnight lows in the-10's for Little Androscoggin River.
Little Androscoggin River gets a common amount of precipitation;
 
most of the rain falls during August, and February on the other hand is the driest. Don't leave Little Androscoggin River without first paying a visit to Bisco Falls, and you might also want to pay a visit to Snow Falls Gorge since you're here at Little Androscoggin River.

Little Androscoggin River, West Paris to South Paris road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 12 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3231
Longitude: -70.5741

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.23199
Longitude: -70.51371

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Current weather conditions at Little Androscoggin River, Maine
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Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Lewiston-Auburn, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, the metro area neareast to Little Androscoggin River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Androscoggin River.
 Whitewater Near Little Androscoggin River:
Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School)
Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 17 miles long (Headwaters to Buckfield)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (East Waterford to Scribners Mill)
Crooked River, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford)
Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302)
Crooked River, Oxford County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Albany to North Waterford)
Swift River, Oxford County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico)
Nezinscot River, Androscoggin County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 13.5 miles long (Headwaters to Androscoggin River)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls)
Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 23 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden)
 Ski Areas Near Little Androscoggin River:
Mount Abram, Maine , 12 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 16 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 19 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 22 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 23 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 32 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 33 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 41 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 42 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 43 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Androscoggin River:
The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 14 miles away
Pleasant Mountain Inn, Bridgton , 17 miles away
The Victoria Inn, Bethel , 18 miles away
Bethel Inn & Country Club, Bethel , 18 miles away
Chapman Inn, Bethel , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Androscoggin River:
The Hemlocks Campground, Poland, 9 miles away
Two Lakes Camping, Oxford, 9 miles away
Littlefield Beaches Campground, Oxford County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Little Androscoggin River:
Albany Brook Trail, Oxford County , 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Little Androscoggin River:
Paris Hill Country Club, South Paris , 3 miles away
Norway Country Club, Norway , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Androscoggin River

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