Maine whitewater - Piscataquis River, Piscataquis County Piscataquis county, Blanchard to Upper Abbot section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The scenic beauty of Maine and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This section of Piscataquis River is 8 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. You can     pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: At Piscataquis River through the summer highs are in the 70's while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. Highs all through the wintertime are regularly in the 20's; nighttime lows at Piscataquis River throughout the winter ordinarily drop into the-10's. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Piscataquis River; most of the rain falls through July, and the driest of the months is February. Taking a little trip to close by Whiting Cove is a good idea.   Piscataquis River, Blanchard to Upper Abbot road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.28499 Longitude: -69.59056 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.19722 Longitude: -69.45445 Paddler input for Piscataquis River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Piscataquis River, Maine Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 17 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... Pittsfield Motor Inn, Pittsfield 24 miles away Pittsfield Motor Inn is located just minute from I-95. Easy access from I-95. Our new owner welcomes you at our newly renovated Pittsfield Motor Inn. We hope your stay is enjoyable, restful and enjoya... Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham 26 miles away FREE Moose Safari & breathtaking Waterfalls tour. Our outstanding outdoor adventures include white water rafting over 10 companies to choose from, 4-wheel from your room, over 250 miles of approved a...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Piscataquis River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Piscataquis 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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Piscataquis River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Piscataquis River.   Whitewater Near Piscataquis River: Kingsbury Stream, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Kingsbury Pond to Coles Corner Road) Piscataquis River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Oakes Bog to Blanchard) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic) Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing) Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing) Sebasticook River, Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Mainstream to Castle Harmony) Ship Pond Stream, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove) Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road) Austin Stream, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 0.2 miles long (South Branch to Bingham)   Ski Areas Near Piscataquis River: Eaton Mountain, Maine , 24 miles away, 620 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 27 miles away, 1750 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 47 miles away, 350 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 53 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 55 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 57 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 71 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 75 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 82 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 92 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Piscataquis River: Covered Bridge Motel & Restaurant, Guilford , 11 miles away Leisure Life Family Resort, Greenville , 12 miles away Kineo View Motor Lodge, Greenville , 12 miles away Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 17 miles away Sterling Hotel, Dexter , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Piscataquis River: Balsam woods Campground, Abbot, 1 miles away Wildwood Shores Campground, Monson, 8 miles away Moosehead Family Campground, Greenville, 10 miles away   Trails Near Piscataquis River: Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away Gulf Hagas Trail, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Piscataquis River