Maine whitewater - Sandy River, Franklin County Franklin county, Phillips through town section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.5 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Maine you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The Phillips through town stretch of Sandy River is 2.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The beautiful     scenery of Maine and the water flowing gracefully down Sandy River will make you feel great. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Sandy River typically tend to be in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Sandy River are in the 0's. Sandy River gets a normal amount of yearly rainfall; most of the snow falls during November while February is regularly the driest month.   Sandy River, Phillips through town road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.8236 Longitude: -70.3387 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: LONG FALLS DAM 21 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 12 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 14 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 15 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: Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Sandy River, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Sandy River, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 7 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Sandy River, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 5.5 miles long (Smalls Falls to South Branch) Temple Stream, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River) Carrabasset, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield) Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton) Sandy River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls)   Ski Areas Near Sandy River: Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 12 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 14 miles away, 350 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 15 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 22 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 33 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 33 miles away, 240 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 39 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 49 miles away, 525 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 50 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 65 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy River: Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 12 miles away Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 14 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 15 miles away The Perennial Inn, Rumford , 27 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy River: Dummer's Beach, Weld, 8 miles away Crocker Mountain Cirque Campground, Franklin County, 11 miles away Deer Farms Camps and Campground, Kingfield, 14 miles away   Trails Near Sandy River: Piazza Rock Trail, Franklin County , 14 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin County , 15 miles away Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 16 miles away Chimney Trail, Franklin County , 16 miles away Bigelow Range Trail, Franklin County , 17 miles away