Maine whitewater - Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County Somerset county, Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+     2.5 miles   The beautiful scenery of Somerset County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether     you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This section of Penobscot River - West Branch in Somerset County is 2.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+ section by American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Penobscot River - West Branch during the long summer days are in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are typically in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Penobscot River - West Branch   fall into the-10's. A common amount of precipitation falls here at Penobscot River - West Branch; July is when you get the most rain here, and February on the other hand is the driest. Do schedule some time to visit Mud Cove next to Penobscot River - West Branch if you have a chance. Penobscot River - West Branch, Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+ Length: 2.5 miles Average Gradient: 25 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.90972 Longitude: -69.73723 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.91583 Longitude: -69.69028 Paddler input for Penobscot River - West Branch, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Penobscot River - West Branch, Maine Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 29 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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 - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Penobscot River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Moose River, Somerset County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Baker Branch, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 26.5 miles long (Fourth St. John Pond to Baker Lake) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Caucomgomoc Stream, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Caucomgomoc Lake to Black Pond) Roach River, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Kokadjo to Moosehead lake) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Canada Falls Lake to Pittston Farm) Penobscot River - South Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Bridge to Canada Falls Dam) Penobscot River - North Branch, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 20.8 miles long (Big Bog Dam to Pittston Farm) Kennebec River, Somerset County , 26 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook)   Ski Areas Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Big Squaw, Maine , 28 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 55 miles away, 525 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 58 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 68 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 73 miles away, 2000 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 77 miles away, 360 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 89 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Le Massif, Quebec , 90 miles away, 2526 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 91 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 94 miles away, 240 vertical feet   Hotels Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 21 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 43 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Penobscot River - West Branch: Seboomook wilderness Campground, Rockwood, 7 miles away Caseys Spencer Bay Campground, Piscataquis County, 15 miles away   Lakes Near Penobscot River - West Branch