Maine whitewater - Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Aroostook County

Aroostook county, Smyrna Mills to Haynesville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     27 miles
  This section of Mattawamkeag River - East Branch in Maine is 27 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. The wonderful Maine scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise and
    just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Smyrna Mills
to Haynesville section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy.

Briefly about the general area:
Mattawamkeag River - East Branch gets a common amount of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
At Mattawamkeag River - East Branch through the warmest
 
time of the year highs are in the 70's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's, and overnight lows at Mattawamkeag River - East Branch throughout the wintertime typically dip into the-10's.

Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Smyrna Mills to Haynesville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 27 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.13916
Longitude: -68.16973

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.83305
Longitude: -67.9964

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Current weather conditions at Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Maine
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Local climate location: SQUA PAN DAM 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton
18 miles away
Our Motel is in the center of the Houlton area. It is far but not too far- about 2 miles, from I-95 so the place is quieter than the rest of the Motels in the area. There are restaurants within walkin...

Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton
18 miles away
The Shiretown Motor Inn located on US Route 1 just off Interstate 95 is the place to stay for Business Travelers, Seniors, Group Tours, and Families on vacation. The Shiretown Motor Inn is the only fu...

Crown Park Inn, Caribou
43 miles away
Nestled in the heart of Aroostook County, Crown Park Inn is the perfect lodging choice for the business traveler, as well as families on vacation. Join us today. You will enjoy your stay at the Crown ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch.
 Whitewater Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch:
Mattawamkeag River - West Branch, Aroostook County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Route 11 to Haynesville)
Wytopitlock Stream, Aroostook County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Wytopitlock Lake to Mattawamkeag River)
Baskahegan Stream, Aroostock County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 1 miles long (South Bancroft to Mattawamkeag River)
Meduxnekeag River - South Branch, Aroostook County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Hodgdon to Meduxnekeag River)
B Stream, Aroostock County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 4.3 miles long (6th Bridge to Houlton)
Macwahoc Stream, Aroostook County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 26 miles long (Macwahoc Lake to Macwahoc)
Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman)
St. Croix Stream, Aroostook County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Howe Brook to Aroostook River)
Baskahegan Stream, Washington County , 28 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake)
Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.5 miles long (Kingman to Mattawamkeag)
 Ski Areas Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch:
Bigrock, Maine , 31 miles away, 980 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 81 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 87 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch:
Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton , 18 miles away
Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton , 18 miles away
Crown Park Inn, Caribou , 43 miles away
Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket , 44 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket , 45 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch:
Birch Point Lodge Campgrounds, Island Falls, 13 miles away
Bear Mountain Lodge, Smyrna Mills, 18 miles away
My Brothers Place, Houlton, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch:
Kennedy Tote Road, Aroostook County , 11 miles away
Pierce Tote Road, Aroostook County , 12 miles away
Potters Trail, Aroostook County , 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Mattawamkeag River - East Branch

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