Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County Somerset county, Bridge to Canada Falls Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     17.5 miles   The beautiful scenery of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Penobscot River - South Branch in Somerset County is 17.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper     you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: Penobscot River - South Branch gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; July is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. All through the months of summer at Penobscot River - South Branch highs are mostly in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 20's with winter lows in the-10's overnight here at Penobscot River - South Branch.   Penobscot River - South Branch, Bridge to Canada Falls Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 17.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.86166 Longitude: -70.00667 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.88999 Longitude: -69.96361 Paddler input for Penobscot River - South Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Penobscot River - South Branch, Maine Local climate location: JACKMAN 26 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 0 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm) Baker Branch, Somerset County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake) Moose River, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (US Route 201 Bridge to Canada Falls Lake) Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 22 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook) Cold Stream, Somerset County , 23 miles away, Class V - 11.5 miles long (Tomhegan Stream to Kennebec River)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 45 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 46 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 58 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 59 miles away, 525 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 60 miles away, 350 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 76 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Le Massif, Quebec , 80 miles away, 2526 vertical feet Mont Sainte Anne, Quebec , 86 miles away, 2050 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 86 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 88 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 36 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 40 miles away Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 46 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Old Mill Camping Area, Rockwood, 8 miles away Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 12 miles away Woody's Campground and Cottages, Rockwood, 14 miles away   Trails Near Penobscot River - South Branch: Alder Brook Trail, Somerset County , 15 miles away Bald Mountain Trail, Somerset County , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Penobscot River - South Branch: MT Kineo Golf Course, Rockwood , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Penobscot River - South Branch