Maine whitewater - Pemaquid River, Lincoln County

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

 

CLASS I-II     5 miles
  The wonderful Lincoln County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you're coming from Augusta-Waterville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not
    as hard as elsewhere. The Bristol to Pemaquid section of Pemaquid River is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. This is the only paddling stretch along Pemaquid River. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. You
might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
A day at striking Pemaquid Beach close to Pemaquid River is a great thing to do. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Pemaquid River. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 20's; through the dark hours in the winter at Pemaquid
 
River temperatures sink to the 0's.
Pemaquid River gets much water; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

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.

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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, 525 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, 360 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, 2000 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:
Linekin Bay Resort, Boothbay Harbor , 8 miles away
Flagship Inn, Boothbay Harbor , 9 miles away
Harbour Towne Inn, Boothbay Harbor , 9 miles away
Spruce Point Resort and Spa, Boothbay Harbor , 9 miles away
Beachcove Hotel and Resort, Boothbay Harbor , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pemaquid River:
Damariscotta River Campground, Walpole, 3 miles away
Sherwood Forest Campsite, New Harbor, 4 miles away
Pemaquid Point Campground, New Harbor, 5 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

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