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   This section of Sandy River in Franklin County is 5.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting     or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The wonderful Franklin County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: Sandy River gets a common amount of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is August, and February on the other hand is the driest. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Sandy River while night lows are regularly in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Sandy River fall into 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... 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... The Perennial Inn, Rumford 22 miles away The ambiance projects a genuine feeling of country hospitality. You will be pampered with thick, thirsty cotton towels, warm terry cloth robes and cozy, warm down comforters. Serene instrumental music...   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, 1830 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, 620 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 61 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy River: Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 17 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 The Bethel Inn Resort, 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