Maine whitewater - Moose River, Somerset County Somerset county, Long Pond to Brassua Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5 miles   The natural beauty of Somerset County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have     reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Moose River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Long Pond to Brassua Lake section is the only one. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Long Pond to Brassua Lake stretch of Moose River is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer here at Moose River, high temperatures regularly reach the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows through the winter for Moose River tend to be in   the-10's. An average amount of rain falls at Moose River; July is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is February. Moose River, Long Pond to Brassua Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.68289 Longitude: -69.76561 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.66009 Longitude: -69.8125 Paddler input for Moose River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Moose River, Maine Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 20 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... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 30 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...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Moose River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Moose 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 Moose River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Moose River.   Whitewater Near Moose River: Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Moxie Stream, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Snowmobile bridge to Moxie Falls) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 7.8 miles long (Carry Brook to Forks) Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 20 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard) Cold Stream, Somerset County , 20 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)   Ski Areas Near Moose River: Big Squaw, Maine , 32 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 45 miles away, 620 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 47 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 56 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 62 miles away, 1830 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 73 miles away, 350 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 78 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 82 miles away, 240 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 84 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 89 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Moose River: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 20 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Moose River: Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 11 miles away Caseys Spencer Bay Campground, Piscataquis County, 13 miles away Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 17 miles away   Trails Near Moose River: Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 11 miles away Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away