Maine whitewater - Penobscot River, Hancock Waldo County Hancock Waldo county, South Orrington to Sandy Point section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     14 miles   This section of Penobscot River is 14 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The scenic beauty of Hancock Waldo County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The campgrounds here at Penobscot River are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in location is a short drive from Bangor, there's     a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Penobscot River during the days of summer are in the 70's while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Penobscot River dip into the 10's. All the water falling   down from the sky makes Penobscot River a wet place; November is when you get the most rain here while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Why not visit Collins Cove also while you're here. Penobscot River, South Orrington to Sandy Point road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 14 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.73149 Longitude: -68.8353 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.51539 Longitude: -68.807 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: BELFAST 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Fort Knox Inn, Bucksport 3 miles away Stay at this Bucksport hotel located at the mouth of the Penobscot River on the coast of Maine. The Best Western Fort Knox Inn is conveniently located close to key area attractions and business locat... Best Western White House Inn, Bangor 8 miles away This charming Bangor, Maine hotel is a family owned and operated hotel providing easy access to the Hannibal Hamlin House, the Korean War Memorial, the Paul Bunyan Statue and much more! Experience th... SUPER 8 MOTEL - BANGOR, Bangor 8 miles away The Super 8 Bangor, ME is conveniently located off of Interstate 95 at Exit 182B and just minutes from Bangor International Airport. The Super 8 Bangor, ME is now just minutes from the new Racino Slo...   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: Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (West Winterport to Frankfort) Souadabscook Stream, Penobscot County , 7 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 3.8 miles long (Manning Mill Bridge to Hampden) Narramissic River, Hancock County , 9 miles away, Class II - 16.3 miles long (Denham to Alamoosook Lake) Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 6 miles long (Rt. 15 to Bangor) Marsh Stream, Waldo County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 9.5 miles long (Monroe Center to West Winterport) Goose Falls, Hancock County , 13 miles away, Class II - 0.2 miles long (Goose Falls Fd to same) Kenduskeag Stream, Penobscot County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Kenduskeag to Route 15) Goose River, Waldo County , 15 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Route 141 to Belfast) Penobscot River, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Old Town 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam) Stillwater River, Penobscot County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Gilman Falls)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 11 miles away, 360 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 29 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 56 miles away, 525 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 65 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 93 miles away, 350 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River: Best Western Fort Knox Inn, Bucksport , 3 miles away Best Western White House Inn, Bangor , 8 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - BANGOR, Bangor , 8 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Bangor, Bangor , 8 miles away Ramada Bangor, Bangor , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River: The Flying Dutchman Campground, Hancock County, 4 miles away Flying Dutchman Campground The, Bucksport, 4 miles away Masthead Family Campground, Bucksport, 5 miles away   Trails Near Penobscot River: Bald Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 15 miles away Blue Hill Trail, Hancock County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Penobscot River: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 44 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 44 miles away   Golf Courses Near Penobscot River: Bucksport Golf Club, Bucksport , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Penobscot River