Maine whitewater - Oyster River, Knox County Knox county, West Rockport to Warren section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     11.5 miles   The beautiful scenery of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. 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 not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Rockland, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. 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 but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is the only paddling section along Oyster River. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. This stretch of Oyster River is 11.5 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Briefly about the general area: Oyster River ordinarily gets lots of rain; November is the month that gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. All through   the warm months here at Oyster River, high temperatures commonly get into the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are usually in the 30's while Oyster River overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's. Oyster River, West Rockport to Warren road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 11.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.17079 Longitude: -69.15181 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.0787 Longitude: -69.2186 Paddler input for Oyster River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Oyster River, Maine Local climate location: BELFAST 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Country Inn Camden-Rckprt, Rockport 6 miles away The Country Inn at Camden-Rockport was conceived and built to provide our guests with the ambiance of yesteryear with the amenities of today. From rooms with the comfort and feel of a New England Farm... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Rockland, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Rockland, Maine, the metro area neareast to Oyster River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Oyster River.   Whitewater Near Oyster River: St. George River, Waldo County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 30.3 miles long (Woodsmans Mills to Warren) Ducktrap River, Waldo County , 15 miles away, Class II-V - 3.5 miles long (Black Brook to Ducktrap Harbor) Goose River, Waldo County , 20 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Route 141 to Belfast) Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County , 22 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Sheepscot Pond to Somerville) Pemaquid River, Lincoln County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Bristol to Pemaquid) Damariscotta River, Lincoln County , 27 miles away, Class II - 1.4 miles long (Reversing Falls) Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Monroe Center to West Winterport) Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Coopers Mills to West Branch) Sheepscot River - West Branch, Waldo Lincoln County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Weeks Mills to Sheepscot River) Goose Falls, Hancock County , 28 miles away, Class II - 0.2 miles long (Goose Falls Fd to same)   Ski Areas Near Oyster River: Camden, Maine , 6 miles away, 1150 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 38 miles away, 360 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 44 miles away, 525 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 73 miles away, 350 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 76 miles away, 240 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 80 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 90 miles away, 2820 vertical feet   Beaches Near Oyster River: Lucia Beach, Knox County , 8 miles away   Hotels Near Oyster River: The Country Inn Camden-Rckprt, Rockport , 6 miles away Samoset Resort on the Ocean, Rockport , 7 miles away Island View Inn, Rockport , 7 miles away Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn, Rockport , 7 miles away Glen Cove Inn and Suites, Rockport , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Oyster River: Saltwater Farm Campground, Thomaston, 2 miles away Mic Mac Cove Camp Ground, Union, 5 miles away Alford Lake Camp, Hope, 5 miles away   Trails Near Oyster River: Ragged Mountain Trail, Knox County , 6 miles away Mount Battie Trail, Knox County , 9 miles away Mount Megunticook Trail, Knox County , 9 miles away Spring Brook Trail, Knox County , 12 miles away Hockomock Nature Trail, Lincoln County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Oyster River: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 69 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 69 miles away   Golf Courses Near Oyster River: Rockland Golf Club, Rockland , 5 miles away Goose River Golf Course, Rockport , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Oyster River