Maine whitewater - Pleasant River, Washington County Washington county, Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     33.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The nature scenery of Maine and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Now this is a pretty long section, so better bring your camping gear along. A     good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls section is the only paddling section along Pleasant River. The Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls section of Pleasant River in Maine is 33.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. Briefly about the general area: Pleasant River is a wet place that gets lots of rainfall; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is June. For the period of the summertime highs here at Pleasant River reach the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. During the   wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Pleasant River temperatures drop to the 0's. Pleasant River, Pleasant River Lake to Columbia Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 33.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.83459 Longitude: -67.96361 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.65444 Longitude: -67.72667 Paddler input for Pleasant River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pleasant River, Maine Local climate location: GRAND LAKE STREAM 31 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor 30 miles away The Bar Harbor Inn is one of Bar Harbor's Premier Oceanfront locations, with great in-town convenience. Rated 'Superior First Class' by Official Hotel Guide. Over 1000ft of oceanfront , eight acres of... The Harborside Hotel and Marina, Bar Harbor 30 miles away The Harborside Hotel & Marina, formerly the Golden Anchor Inn has undergone a four year multi-million dollar complete reconstruction. The Harborside Hotel & Marina now boasts Bar Harbor's newest hotel... Acadia Hotel, Bar Harbor 30 miles away Downtown with private parking. Newly renovated rooms with WIRELESS, AC, TV, and private baths. Close to Acadia National Park and The Cat Ferry to Canada. Near the shops and restaurants....   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Pleasant River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pleasant 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 Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Pleasant River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pleasant River.   Whitewater Near Pleasant River: Mopang Stream, Washington County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 23.8 miles long (Maine 9 to Machias Eddy) Narraguagus River, Washington County , 10 miles away, Class I-V - 17.3 miles long (Deblois to Cherryfield) Mopang Stream, Washington County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Mopang Lake to Maine 9) Narraguagus River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 14 miles long (Denbow Peat Mine to Sprague Falls 1) Machias River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 11.2 miles long (Lower Sabao Lake to Machias River) Machias River, Washington County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 40 miles long (Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9) Old Stream, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Second Lake to Machias River) Machias River, Washington County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 36.5 miles long (Maine Route 9 to Machias) Narraguagus River, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 25 miles long (Deer Lake to Deblois) Grand Lake Stream, Washington County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (West Grand Lake to Big Lake)   Ski Areas Near Pleasant River: New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 74 miles away, 360 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 88 miles away, 980 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 93 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pleasant River: Bar Harbor Inn, Bar Harbor , 30 miles away The Harborside Hotel and Marina, Bar Harbor , 30 miles away Acadia Hotel, Bar Harbor , 30 miles away The Chiltern Inn, Bar Harbor , 31 miles away Anchorage Motel, Bar Harbor , 31 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pleasant River: Sunset Point Campground, Harrington, 10 miles away Mainayr Campground, Steuben, 13 miles away Sunkhaze Campground, Washington County, 18 miles away   Trails Near Pleasant River: Lead Mountain Trail, Hancock County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Pleasant River: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 31 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 31 miles away