Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County Somerset county, Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     20.8 miles   The wonderful Somerset County scenery and the playfulness of the water beats anything. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite     easy. The Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm stretch of Penobscot River - North Branch in Maine is 20.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: At Penobscot River - North Branch during the summertime months highs are in the 70's while night lows are ordinarily in the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are typically in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Penobscot River - North Branch are in the-10's. A typical amount of rain falls here at Penobscot River - North Branch; July is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest of the months is February.   Penobscot River - North Branch, Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 20.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.09222 Longitude: -70.00361 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.90416 Longitude: -69.96695 Paddler input for Penobscot River - North Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Penobscot River - North Branch, Maine Local climate location: JACKMAN 32 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 38 miles away Surrounded by unspoiled natural beauty, this 1917 Cape Cod Colonial welcomes its guest with its blend of rustic charm and luxurious grandeur. The Lodge has recieved a Four Diamond rating for 12 conse... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 46 miles away FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. 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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 Penobscot River - North Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) Baker Branch, Somerset County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake) Baker Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 18 miles long (Baker Lake to SW Branch St. John River) Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite) St. John River - SW Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St John Pond to Baker Lake Outlet) Moose River, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 47 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 51 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 63 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 64 miles away, 620 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 66 miles away, 350 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 81 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 92 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 92 miles away, 1150 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 93 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 95 miles away, 2340 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Moosehead Motel, Rockwood , 11 miles away Comfort Motel, Jackman , 25 miles away Stewart's Cabins, Jackman , 25 miles away Sky Lodge Cabins, Jackman , 26 miles away Northland Hotel, Jackman , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Old Mill Camping Area, Rockwood, 11 miles away Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 13 miles away Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 19 miles away   Trails Near Penobscot River - North Branch: Alder Brook Trail, Somerset County , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Penobscot River - North Branch