Maine whitewater - Sandy River, Franklin County Franklin county, Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     17 miles   This stretch of Sandy River in Maine is 17 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem 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, this area has a     large number of paddling spots. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. If you're coming from Lewiston-Auburn it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. There's camping available near Sandy River. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge stretch is just one of them. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The scenic beauty of Maine and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: Sandy River typically gets a good deal of rainfall; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. During the warmest time of the year   highs here at Sandy River reach the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Sandy River. Sandy River, Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 17 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.82972 Longitude: -70.34611 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.68166 Longitude: -70.16056 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: FARMINGTON 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 8 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 9 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... Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield 12 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...   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: Temple Stream, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River) Sandy River, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town) Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton) Bowley Brook, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Orbeton Stream, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.8 miles long (Barnjum Stream to Sandy River) Sandy River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5.8 miles long (South Branch to Phillips) Sandy River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls) Carrabasset, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield) Sandy River - South Branch, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II - 2.8 miles long (Number Six Road to ME 4) Sandy River, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Farmington Falls to New Sharon)   Ski Areas Near Sandy River: Titcomb, Maine , 8 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 15 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 21 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 26 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 30 miles away, 240 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 36 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 43 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 44 miles away, 525 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 52 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 68 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy River: Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 8 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 9 miles away Herbert Grand Hotel, Kingfield , 12 miles away Bingham Motor Inn, Bingham , 30 miles away Winthrop Motel, Winthrop , 30 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy River: Nor 40 Campground, Franklin County, 8 miles away Twin Pond Campground, Farmington, 9 miles away Nor-40 Campground, Farmington, 10 miles away   Trails Near Sandy River: Fire Warden Trail, Somerset County , 19 miles away Brook Trail, Franklin County , 20 miles away