Maine whitewater - St. Croix River, Washington County
Washington
county,
Milltown to Calais section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-V 2 miles
The nature scenery of Washington County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Milltown to Calais stretch of St. Croix River is 2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem
and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. If you're a camper you can camp at one
of the great campgrounds nearby. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Milltown to Calais section is one of them.
Briefly about the general area: St. Croix River is a wet place that gets a good deal of rainfall; November is the month that gets the most rain while July is commonly the driest month. During the summertime months here at St. Croix River, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's; the nighttime is rather cooler of course, typically in the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for St. Croix River.
Current weather conditions at St. Croix River, Maine
Local climate location: WOODLAND 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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