Maine whitewater - Sheepscot River, Lincoln County

Lincoln county, Reversing Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The starting point is not too far from Augusta-Waterville, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Lincoln County and the water flowing gracefully down Sheepscot River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Getting a good workout and
    a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is an extremely
short section so no need to bring snacks. The Reversing Falls section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
Sheepscot River is a relatively wet place mostly with a large amount of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is November, and February on the other hand is the driest.
At Sheepscot River through the months of summer highs are in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Sheepscot River.
 

Sheepscot River, Reversing Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.0498
Longitude: -69.6094

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.04779
Longitude: -69.6149

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Current weather conditions at Sheepscot River, Maine
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Local climate location: GARDINER 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Flagship Inn, Boothbay Harbor
10 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Augusta-Waterville, Maine, the metro area neareast to Sheepscot River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sheepscot River.
 Whitewater Near Sheepscot River:
Damariscotta River, Lincoln County , 5 miles away, Class II - 1.4 miles long (Reversing Falls)
Pemaquid River, Lincoln County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Bristol to Pemaquid)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Coopers Mills to West Branch)
Sheepscot River - West Branch, Waldo Lincoln County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Weeks Mills to Sheepscot River)
Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Gardiner to Kennebec River)
Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County , 17 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Sheepscot Pond to Somerville)
Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County , 20 miles away, Class II - 11 miles long (Cobbosseecontee Lake to Pleasant Pond)
Cathance River, Sagadahoc County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (US 201 to Cathance Road)
St. George River, Waldo County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 30.3 miles long (Woodsmans Mills to Warren)
Sebasticook River, Kennebec County , 28 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Clinton to Pattee Pond Brook)
 Ski Areas Near Sheepscot River:
Camden, Maine , 34 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 36 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 46 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 49 miles away, 350 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 61 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 69 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 74 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 77 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 77 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 83 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sheepscot River:
Flagship Inn, Boothbay Harbor , 10 miles away
Harbour Towne Inn, Boothbay Harbor , 10 miles away
Beachcove Hotel and Resort, Boothbay Harbor , 10 miles away
Spruce Point Resort and Spa, Boothbay Harbor , 11 miles away
Galen C Moses House B and, Bath , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sheepscot River:
Sherman Lake View Campground, Lincoln County, 2 miles away
Chewonki Campground, Wiscasset, 5 miles away
Down East Family Camping/tenting, Wiscasset, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Sheepscot River:
Hockomock Nature Trail, Lincoln County , 13 miles away
 Lakes Near Sheepscot River

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