Maine whitewater - Roach River, Piscataquis County Piscataquis county, Kokadjo to Moosehead lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Piscataquis County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Kokadjo to Moosehead lake stretch of Roach River in Maine is 6.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time     outdoors will have you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Roach River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Kokadjo to Moosehead lake stretch is the only one. Briefly about the general area: There are nice locations to look at along the Big Spencer Mountain Trail. An average amount of rain falls at Roach River; through July this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. Through the summer months highs here at Roach River get into the 70's, and the night is slightly cooler of course, mostly in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's with temperatures at Roach River dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.   Roach River, Kokadjo to Moosehead lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 6.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.67129 Longitude: -69.4472 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.69919 Longitude: -69.5497 Paddler input for Roach River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Roach River, Maine Local climate location: BRASSUA DAM 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville 5 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... Regency Plaza Hotel, Omaha 16 miles away SCOTTISH INNS STURBRIDGE, Sturbridge 16 miles away   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Roach River.   Whitewater Near Roach River: Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 9 miles long (Lower Wilson Pond to Bodfish Crossing) Pleasant River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Bear Brook to Long Pond Road) Big Wilson Stream, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Bodfish Crossing to Willimantic) Piscataquis River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 18 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Shirley Mills to Blanchard) Penobscot River - West Branch, Somerset County , 18 miles away, Class III+ - 2.5 miles long (Seboomook Dam to Roll Dam Campsite) Kennebec River - West Outlet, Somerset Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Moosehead Lake to Indian Pond) Kennebec River - East Outlet, Somerset County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Moosehead Lake Route 15 Bridge to Indian Pond) Big Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class I-V(V+) - 4 miles long (Willimantic to Earley' Landing) Moose River, Somerset County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Long Pond to Brassua Lake) Ship Pond Stream, Piscataquis County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 3 miles long (Cow yard Falls to Bucks Cove)   Ski Areas Near Roach River: Big Squaw, Maine , 12 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 45 miles away, 620 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 58 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 64 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 68 miles away, 350 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 75 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 79 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 92 miles away, 240 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 94 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 105 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Roach River: Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville , 5 miles away Leisure Life Family Resort, Greenville , 12 miles away Kineo View Motor Lodge, Greenville , 13 miles away Regency Plaza Hotel, Omaha , 16 miles away SCOTTISH INNS STURBRIDGE, Sturbridge , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Roach River: Caseys Spencer Bay Campground, Piscataquis County, 7 miles away Casey's Spencer Bay Campground, Greenville, 8 miles away South Inlet Campground, Greenville, 8 miles away   Trails Near Roach River: Big Spencer Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 6 miles away Number Four Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away Gulf Hagas Trail, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away Intake Trail, Piscataquis County , 15 miles away Big Squaw Mountain Trail, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Roach River