Maine whitewater - Penobscot River, Penobscot County Penobscot county, Mattawamkeag to Winn section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     2 miles   The starting point is not too far from Bangor, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The natural beauty of Penobscot County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Mattawamkeag to Winn section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. Some     people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Mattawamkeag to Winn section of Penobscot River in Penobscot County is 2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Briefly about the general area: A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Penobscot River; November is when you get the most rain here, and February is the month with the least moisture. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Penobscot River with night   lows in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Penobscot River dipping down into the 0's all through winter nights. A short spree to Five Island Rapids is always worthwhile. Penobscot River, Mattawamkeag to Winn road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.51779 Longitude: -68.3629 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.4883 Longitude: -68.37651 Paddler input for Penobscot River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Penobscot River, Maine Local climate location: MILLINOCKET 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Katahdin Inn, Millinocket 24 miles away The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. Snowmobile the northern trails of Maine, boat... University Inn Academic Suites, Orono 36 miles away Overlooking the Stillwater River in the charming college town of Orono, University Inn Academic Suites is committed to Downeast hospitality. We are within walking distance to some of downtown Oro... Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono 37 miles away Located off Interstate 95, this Orono, Maine hotel features a complimentary continental breakfast and meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 350 people. Whether traveling for business or...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Penobscot River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Penobscot River, Maine. Find a whitewater outfitter in Maine Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Penobscot River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River.   Whitewater Near Penobscot River: Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.5 miles long (Kingman to Mattawamkeag) Macwahoc Stream, Aroostook County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 26 miles long (Macwahoc Lake to Macwahoc) Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman) Passadumkeag River, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class V - 0.8 miles long (Saponac to Upper Lord Brook) Nicatous Stream, Hancock County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 7.8 miles long (Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green) Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway) Wytopitlock Stream, Aroostook County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Wytopitlock Lake to Mattawamkeag River) Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond) Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond) Wassataquoik Stream, Penobscot County , 27 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 350 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 62 miles away, 980 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 67 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 82 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 93 miles away, 620 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 131 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 136 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 148 miles away, 240 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 151 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 161 miles away, 1120 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River: Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 24 miles away University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 36 miles away Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 37 miles away Comfort Inn Bangor, Bangor , 41 miles away Courtyard Bangor, Bangor , 42 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River: Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park, Mattawamkeag, 2 miles away Sleeping Bear Camping, Lee, 9 miles away Lakeside Camping, Lincoln, 9 miles away   National Parks Near Penobscot River: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 55 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 55 miles away