Maine whitewater - Sheepscot River, Lincoln County Lincoln county, Coopers Mills to West Branch section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     2 miles   The starting point is not too far from Augusta-Waterville, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of Lincoln County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're     not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. 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. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Coopers Mills to West Branch section is just one of them. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Sheepscot River; most of the rain falls during November, and February on the other hand is the driest. Summertime at Sheepscot River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's while Sheepscot River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's.   Sheepscot River, Coopers Mills to West Branch road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.2587 Longitude: -69.55121 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.22299 Longitude: -69.5946 Paddler input for Sheepscot River, Maine: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sheepscot River, Maine Local climate location: AUGUSTA FAA AP 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Waterville,Me, Waterville 16 miles away We are Waterville's Environmental Leader! The Waterville Holiday Inn-pet friendly hotel is the only place business, leisure & eco-friendly travelers choose to stay with while in Central Maine.Coming s... Comfort Inn Civic Center, Augusta 16 miles away The Comfort Inn Civic Center offers internal access, comfortable, and nicely appointed guest rooms. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sheepscot River.   Whitewater Near Sheepscot River: Sheepscot River - West Branch, Waldo Lincoln County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Weeks Mills to Sheepscot River) Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County , 9 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Sheepscot Pond to Somerville) Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Reversing Falls) Damariscotta River, Lincoln County , 13 miles away, Class II - 1.4 miles long (Reversing Falls) Pemaquid River, Lincoln County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Bristol to Pemaquid) Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Gardiner to Kennebec River) Sebasticook River, Kennebec County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Clinton to Pattee Pond Brook) St. George River, Waldo County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 30.3 miles long (Woodsmans Mills to Warren) Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 21 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Cobbosseecontee Lake to Pleasant Pond) Oyster River, Knox County , 27 miles away, Class II-IV - 11.5 miles long (West Rockport to Warren)   Ski Areas Near Sheepscot River: Eaton Mountain, Maine , 26 miles away, 620 vertical feet Camden, Maine , 30 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Titcomb, Maine , 46 miles away, 350 vertical feet Lost Valley, Maine , 49 miles away, 240 vertical feet New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 53 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 65 miles away, 2820 vertical feet Black Mountain, Maine , 74 miles away, 1120 vertical feet Saddleback, Maine , 75 miles away, 1830 vertical feet Big Squaw, Maine , 76 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Mount Abram, Maine , 79 miles away, 1150 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sheepscot River: Lakes Region Motel & Apartments, South China , 8 miles away Oyster Shell Resort Condo Mtl, Damariscotta , 10 miles away Cod Cove Inn, Edgecomb , 13 miles away Sheepscot River Inn, Edgecomb , 13 miles away Country Village Motel Apartments, Augusta , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sheepscot River: Town Line Campsites, Jefferson, 8 miles away Duck Puddle Campground, Nobleboro, 10 miles away Sherman Lake View Campground, Lincoln County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Sheepscot River: Hockomock Nature Trail, Lincoln County , 16 miles away   Golf Courses Near Sheepscot River: Sheepscot Links Golf Course, Whitefield , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Sheepscot River