Maine whitewater - Sandy River, Franklin County Franklin county, South Branch to Phillips section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5.8 miles   The natural beauty of Maine and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The South Branch to Phillips stretch of Sandy River in Franklin County is 5.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive     a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The campgrounds here at Sandy River are pretty good. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Sandy River; August is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Sandy River; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while Sandy River overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the-10's.   Sandy River, South Branch to Phillips road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5.8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.85869 Longitude: -70.5169 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.8016 Longitude: -70.3297 Paddler input for Sandy River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandy River, Maine Local climate location: MIDDLE DAM 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 17 miles away Wilson Lake Inn invites you to enjoy the peace, serenity and service that will exceed your expectations. Whether you want a truly inspirational place to rest after a long work day, an unparalleled sum... Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 20 miles away Built in 1918 as a luxury hotel - the Herbert continues a long tradition of providing genuine hospitality and distinctive accommodations in the heart of Maine-s Lakes and Mountains region. The Herbert... Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton 20 miles away We offer free wireless high speed internet and plasma TV in all rooms. We have an exercise room, deluxe continental breakfast, indoor heated pool, and indoor whirlpool on site. Our property is close t...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Sandy River, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sandy 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 Lewiston-Auburn, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, the metro area neareast to Sandy River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandy River.   Whitewater Near Sandy River: Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Sandy River, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch) Sandy River, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town) Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Sandy River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Swift River, Oxford County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt 17 Bridge to Mexico) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Green Farm Br. to Flagstaff) Dead River - South Branch, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (Dallas School to Langston Mill) Sandy River, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls)   Ski Areas Near Sandy River: Saddleback, Maine , 9 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 14 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 18 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 20 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 29 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 34 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 35 miles away, 240 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 46 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 56 miles away, 525 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 61 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy River: Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 17 miles away Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 20 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 20 miles away The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 22 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy River: Dummer's Beach, Weld, 7 miles away Crocker Mountain Cirque Campground, Franklin County, 11 miles away Mountain View Campground, Dixfield, 13 miles away   Trails Near Sandy River: Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin County , 8 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin County , 9 miles away Chimney Trail, Franklin County , 10 miles away Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 15 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 17 miles away