Maine whitewater - Nezinscot River, Androscoggin County

Androscoggin county, Headwaters to Androscoggin River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
 
This river was fantastic for swimming in. I got about 10 leeches on me though. All well! Says Jill Wollygag

If you're coming from Lewiston-Auburn it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The scenic beauty of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to
    paddle. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camping stuff too. The Headwaters to Androscoggin River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. 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. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Nezinscot River comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's.
 
Throughout the wintertime the highs are generally in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Nezinscot River are in the 0's. Nezinscot River typically gets a great deal of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is generally November, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest.

Nezinscot River, Headwaters to Androscoggin River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 13.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.33
Longitude: -70.3667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.28833
Longitude: -70.18139

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Current weather conditions at Nezinscot River, Maine
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Local climate location: RUMFORD 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Residence Inn Auburn, Auburn
10 miles away
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Travelodge Lewiston, Lewiston
13 miles away
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Ramada Conference Center Lewiston/Auburn, Lewiston
13 miles away
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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 Nezinscot River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Nezinscot River.
 Whitewater Near Nezinscot River:
Sandy River, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls)
Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 17 miles long (Headwaters to Buckfield)
Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton)
Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (West Paris to South Paris)
Temple Stream, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River)
Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden)
Chandler Brook, Cumberland County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Runaround Pond to Royal River)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge)
Sandy River, Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Farmington Falls to New Sharon)
Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County , 24 miles away, Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School)
 Ski Areas Near Nezinscot River:
Lost Valley, Maine , 9 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 18 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 27 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 30 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 36 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 37 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 39 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 40 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Nezinscot River:
Residence Inn Auburn, Auburn , 10 miles away
Travelodge Lewiston, Lewiston , 13 miles away
Ramada Conference Center Lewiston/Auburn, Lewiston , 13 miles away
Super 8 Lewiston Auburn Area, Lewiston , 13 miles away
Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Nezinscot River:
Bear Pond Campground Fun Park, Turner, 1 miles away
Martin Stream Campsite, Turner, 3 miles away
Hebron Pines Campground, Hebron, 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Nezinscot River

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