Maine whitewater - Pemaquid River, Lincoln County

Lincoln county, Bristol to Pemaquid section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS I-II     5 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Augusta-Waterville, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch of Pemaquid River in Maine is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Since you're on this site you are probably into
    whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The nature scenery
of Maine and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There's camping available near Pemaquid River. There are no other stretches to paddle along Pemaquid River than the Bristol to Pemaquid stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Pemaquid River during the months of summer are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Pemaquid River through the winter mostly plunge into the 0's. A day at beautiful
 
Pemaquid Beach near Pemaquid River is a great thing to do.
Pemaquid River frequently gets much rainfall; November is when you get the most rain here; February is when it's the driest.

Pemaquid River, Bristol to Pemaquid road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.9775
Longitude: -69.49139

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.91944
Longitude: -69.5439

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Current weather conditions at Pemaquid River, Maine
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Local climate location: GARDINER 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Harbour Towne Inn, Boothbay Harbor
9 miles away
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9 miles away
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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 Pemaquid River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pemaquid River.
 Whitewater Near Pemaquid River:
Damariscotta River, Lincoln County , 3 miles away, Class II - 1.4 miles long (Reversing Falls)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Reversing Falls)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Coopers Mills to West Branch)
Sheepscot River - West Branch, Waldo Lincoln County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Weeks Mills to Sheepscot River)
Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County , 19 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Sheepscot Pond to Somerville)
St. George River, Waldo County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 30.3 miles long (Woodsmans Mills to Warren)
Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Gardiner to Kennebec River)
Oyster River, Knox County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 11.5 miles long (West Rockport to Warren)
Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 28 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Cobbosseecontee Lake to Pleasant Pond)
Cathance River, Sagadahoc County , 30 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (US 201 to Cathance Road)
 Ski Areas Near Pemaquid River:
Camden, Maine , 30 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 41 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 54 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 57 miles away, 350 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 78 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 82 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 85 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 86 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 90 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Pemaquid River:
Pemaquid Beach, Lincoln County , 4 miles away
 Hotels Near Pemaquid River:
Gosnold Arms Inn, New Harbor , 4 miles away
Bradley Inn, New Harbor , 5 miles away
Butterfly Inn, New Harbor , 5 miles away
Hotel Pemaquid, New Harbor , 6 miles away
Cod Cove Inn, Edgecomb , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pemaquid River:
Sherwood Forest Campsite, New Harbor, 4 miles away
Sherman Lake View Campground, Lincoln County, 6 miles away
Duck Puddle Campground, Nobleboro, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Pemaquid River:
Hockomock Nature Trail, Lincoln County , 7 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pemaquid River:
Wawenock Country Club, Walpole , 2 miles away
 Lakes Near Pemaquid River

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