Maine whitewater - Sandy River, Franklin County Franklin county, Farmington Falls to New Sharon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The Farmington Falls to New Sharon stretch of Sandy River in Franklin County is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Sandy River are pretty good. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are so     many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Farmington Falls to New Sharon stretch is just one of many. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The scenic beauty of Franklin County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Augusta-Waterville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: Sandy River ordinarily gets a lot of precipitation; most of the rain falls during November, and February meanwhile is the driest month. At Sandy River throughout the warmest   time of the year highs are in the 70's, and the nighttime is slightly colder of course, frequently in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Sandy River. Sandy River, Farmington Falls to New Sharon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.6202 Longitude: -70.07511 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.63779 Longitude: -70.01491 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 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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... Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton 14 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... Winthrop Motel, Winthrop 17 miles away Located 1.5 miles from scenic downtown Winthrop. We offer nice clean rooms at a reasonable price....   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 Augusta-Waterville, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, 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: Wilson Stream, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton) Temple Stream, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River) Carrabasset, Franklin Somerset County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 20 miles long (Kingfield to US201A) Sandy River, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Phillips to Fairbanks Bridge) Sandy River, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls) Sandy Stream, Somerset County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Stony Brook to Michael Stream) Carrabasset, Franklin County , 21 miles away, Class I-IV - 10 miles long (Carrabasset to Kingfield) Sandy River, Franklin County , 22 miles away, Class V - 2.5 miles long (Phillips through town) Nezinscot River, Androscoggin County , 22 miles away, Class -blank- - 13.5 miles long (Headwaters to Androscoggin River) Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 23 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Cobbosseecontee Lake to Pleasant Pond)   Ski Areas Near Sandy River: Titcomb, Maine , 9 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 28 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 29 miles away, 240 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 30 miles away, 620 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 37 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 39 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 47 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 56 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 60 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 66 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy River: Comfort Inn & Suites, Wilton , 9 miles away Wilson Lake Inn, Wilton , 14 miles away Winthrop Motel, Winthrop , 17 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Augusta, Augusta , 22 miles away Econo Lodge & Suites, Augusta , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy River: Nor-40 Campground, Farmington, 5 miles away Twin Pond Campground, Farmington, 7 miles away Nor 40 Campground, Franklin County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Sandy River: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Oxford County , 7 miles away