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 Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite section of Penobscot River - West Branch is 2.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+ section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Somerset County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting a good workout and
just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite section is just one of them. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance
you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.
Briefly about the general area: Through the warm days of summer highs here at Penobscot River - West Branch get into the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and night lows through the wintertime for Penobscot River - West Branch tend to be in the-10's. Penobscot River - West Branch
gets a typical amount of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually July, that's the one that rains the most while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. While you're here at Penobscot River - West Branch you should stop by Mud Cove.
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