Maine whitewater - Martin Stream, Penobscot County

Penobscot county, Dixmont to Newport section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     16 miles
  This stretch of Martin Stream is 16 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The beautiful scenery of Penobscot County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This is the only paddling section along
    Martin Stream. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Martin Stream regularly tend to be in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's, and nighttime lows during the wintertime for Martin Stream tend to be in the 0's. From a rainfall point of view Martin Stream is a quite typical place; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.
 

Martin Stream, Dixmont to Newport road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.83879
Longitude: -69.27591

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.6846
Longitude: -69.19191

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Current weather conditions at Martin Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: CORINNA 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield
11 miles away
Pittsfield Motor Inn is located just minute from I-95. Easy access from I-95. Our new owner welcomes you at our newly renovated Pittsfield Motor Inn. We hope your stay is enjoyable, restful and enjoya...

Londonderry Inn, Belfast
21 miles away
Welcome to the Londonderry Inn bed and breakfast in Belfast, which is a delightful community in Mid-Coast Maine on beautiful Penobscot Bay. Londonderry Inn, built in 1803, is a fully restored Maine fa...

The Jeweled Turret Inn, Belfast
23 miles away
Our Belfast Maine bed and breakfast, The Jeweled Turret Inn, has seven luxury Victorian style rooms with private baths. The inn, circa 1898, is listed as a 'Landmark' on The National Register of Hist...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Martin Stream.
 Whitewater Near Martin Stream:
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Garland to French Stream)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Monroe Center to West Winterport)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (French Stream to Kenduskeag)
Sebasticook River, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Mainstream to Castle Harmony)
Sebasticook River, Kennebec County , 22 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Clinton to Pattee Pond Brook)
Goose River, Waldo County , 23 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Route 141 to Belfast)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Kenduskeag to Route 15)
St. George River, Waldo County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 30.3 miles long (Woodsmans Mills to Warren)
Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County , 26 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden)
 Ski Areas Near Martin Stream:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 22 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 27 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 28 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 48 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 65 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 76 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 79 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 90 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 96 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Martin Stream:
Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield , 11 miles away
Londonderry Inn, Belfast , 21 miles away
The Jeweled Turret Inn, Belfast , 23 miles away
Seascape Motel & Cottages, Belfast , 23 miles away
Belfast Harbor Inn, Belfast , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Martin Stream:
Christie's Campground, Newport, 3 miles away
Sebasticook Lake Campground, Newport, 3 miles away
Tent Village Travel Trailer Park, Newport, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Martin Stream

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