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. The Bristol to Pemaquid section of Pemaquid River in Maine is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Bristol to Pemaquid stretch is the only paddling stretch along Pemaquid River. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
    will have you coming back for more. The wonderful Lincoln County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There's camping available
near Pemaquid River. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places.

Briefly about the general area:
Pemaquid River gets a good deal of water; through November this area sees the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Pemaquid Beach is in the vicinity of Pemaquid River and is a picturesque beach to stop by.
Throughout the summer at Pemaquid
 
River highs are frequently in the 70's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Pemaquid River.

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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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:
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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