Maine whitewater - Penobscot River, Penobscot County

Penobscot county, Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS I-III     6 miles
  The Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam section of Penobscot River in Maine is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Penobscot County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be
paddled as well. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Penobscot River gets a large amount of water; November is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Throughout the warm days of summer here at Penobscot River, high temperatures regularly reach the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Penobscot River.
A wooded neighborhood near Penobscot River is University Forest.
 

Penobscot River, Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.93209
Longitude: -68.64271

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.84519
Longitude: -68.69641

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Current weather conditions at Penobscot River, Maine
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Local climate location: WEST ENDFIELD 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

University Inn Academic Suites, Orono
We are conveniently located in Orono Village just a short walking distance from the University of Maine. Overlooking the Stillwater River, the University Inn is one of Maine*s best kept secrets. Wit...

University Inn Academic Suites, Orono

Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono
2 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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River.
 Whitewater Near Penobscot River:
Stillwater River, Penobscot County , 2 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor)
Sunkhaze Stream, Penobscot County , 11 miles away, Class -blank- - 15 miles long (headwater to Penobscot River)
Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County , 14 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden)
Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Kenduskeag to Route 15)
Narramissic River, Hancock County , 16 miles away, Class II - 16.3 miles long (Denham to Alamoosook Lake)
Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (South Orrington to Sandy Point)
Tannery Brook River, Hancock County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 180 to Graham Lake)
Branch Lake Stream, Hancock County , 21 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Branch Lake to Infant Street in Ellsworth)
Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort)
 Ski Areas Near Penobscot River:
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 18 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 46 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 62 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 66 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 99 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 104 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 114 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 117 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 128 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 135 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Penobscot River:
University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 0 miles away
University Inn, Orono , 0 miles away
University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 0 miles away
Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 2 miles away
Link View Motel, Orono , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River:
Wheeler Stream Campground, Bangor, 8 miles away
Pleasant Hill Campground, Bangor, 9 miles away
Red Barn RV Park, Holden, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Penobscot River:
Old Gold Mine Trail, Penobscot County , 10 miles away
Bald Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 12 miles away
Peaked Mountain Trail, Penobscot County , 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Penobscot River:
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 40 miles away
Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 40 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Penobscot River:
Hidden Meadows Golf Course, Old Town , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Penobscot River

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