Maine whitewater - Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County Piscataquis Penobscot county, Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     10.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The wonderful Piscataquis Penobscot County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. The Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake section of Sandy Stream in Maine is 10.5 miles long and is a class     I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake section is the only paddling section along Sandy Stream. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: Don't forget to take a look at Pickerel Cove since you're here at Sandy Stream. At Sandy Stream throughout the warm months highs are in the 70's while nighttime lows are frequently in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime   are mostly in the 20's; during the dark hours in the winter at Sandy Stream temperatures fall to the-10's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Sandy Stream; through July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February. Sandy Stream, Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 10.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.82329 Longitude: -68.86271 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.7821 Longitude: -68.7915 Paddler input for Sandy Stream, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandy Stream, Maine Local climate location: RIPOGENUS DAM 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket 12 miles away The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. Snowmobile the northern trails of Maine, boat... Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket 12 miles away Conveniently located in the heart of Millinocket, the Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn has gained a reputation as one of the finest Inns in Northern Maine. We are a nationally affiliated hotel i... Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono 44 miles away Located off Interstate 95, this Orono, Maine hotel features a complimentary continental breakfast and meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 350 people. Whether traveling for business or...   All Maine Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Maine. Books about whitewater paddling on Sandy Stream, Maine List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sandy Stream, 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 Bangor, Maine Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bangor, Maine, the metro area neareast to Sandy Stream. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandy Stream.   Whitewater Near Sandy Stream: Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond) Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond) Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 38 miles long (Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls) Wassataquoik Stream, Penobscot County , 13 miles away, Class III-V - 4 miles long (Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River) Nesowadnehunk Stream, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Little Niagara to Penobscot River) Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook) Penobscot River - West Branch, Piscataquis County , 16 miles away, Class III-V - 17 miles long (Ripogenus Gorge to Debsconeag) Nahmakanta Stream, Piscataquis County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 5.3 miles long (Nahmakanta Lake to Pemadumcook Lake) Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway) Pleasant River - East Branch, Piscataquis County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Guernsey Brook to Upper Ebeemee Lake)   Ski Areas Near Sandy Stream: Big Squaw, Maine , 35 miles away, 1750 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 49 miles away, 360 vertical feet Eaton Mountain, Maine , 74 miles away, 525 vertical feet Bigrock, Maine , 77 miles away, 980 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 79 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy Stream: Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket , 12 miles away Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket , 12 miles away Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 44 miles away University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 45 miles away Comfort Inn Bangor, Bangor , 47 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy Stream: Big Moose Campground, Piscataquis County, 4 miles away Roaring Brook Campground, Piscataquis County, 6 miles away Chimney Pond Campground, Piscataquis County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Sandy Stream: Sand Bank Trail, Penobscot County , 7 miles away Chimney Pond Trail, Piscataquis County , 7 miles away Dudley Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away South Branch Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away Cathedral Trail, Piscataquis County , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Sandy Stream