Maine whitewater - St. Croix Stream, Aroostook County

Aroostook county, Howe Brook to Aroostook River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     18 miles
  The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section of St. Croix Stream in Aroostook County is 18 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. St. Croix Stream doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Howe Brook to Aroostook River section is the only one. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The beautiful scenery of Maine
    and the water flowing gracefully down St. Croix Stream attract people from near and far. There's camping available near St. Croix Stream. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. If you have the time you can make this a
two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots.

Briefly about the general area:
From a precipitation point of view St. Croix Stream is a rather common place; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest. Summertime highs at St. Croix Stream commonly tend to be in the 70's. During the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the-10's for St. Croix Stream.
Hiking along the Old Dam Tote Road is great fun.
 

St. Croix Stream, Howe Brook to Aroostook River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 18 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.2971
Longitude: -68.1906

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.50249
Longitude: -68.36711

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Current weather conditions at St. Croix Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: SQUA PAN DAM 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Crown Park Inn, Caribou
30 miles away
Nestled in the heart of Aroostook County, Crown Park Inn is the perfect lodging choice for the business traveler, as well as families on vacation. Join us today. You will enjoy your stay at the Crown ...

Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton
33 miles away
The Shiretown Motor Inn located on US Route 1 just off Interstate 95 is the place to stay for Business Travelers, Seniors, Group Tours, and Families on vacation. The Shiretown Motor Inn is the only fu...

Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton
33 miles away
Our Motel is in the center of the Houlton area. It is far but not too far- about 2 miles, from I-95 so the place is quieter than the rest of the Motels in the area. There are restaurants within walkin...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near St. Croix Stream.
 Whitewater Near St. Croix Stream:
Squa Pan Stream, Aroostook County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (Squa Pan Lake to Aroostook River)
Salmon Brook, Aroostook County , 20 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (New Dunn Town Road to Aroostook River)
Mattawamkeag River - West Branch, Aroostook County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 39 miles long (Route 11 to Haynesville)
Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Aroostook County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Smyrna Mills to Haynesville)
Machias River, Washington Hancock County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Big Machias Lake to Aroostook River)
Shin Brook River, Penobscot County , 26 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River)
Seboeis River, Penobscot County , 28 miles away, Class I-IV - 22.3 miles long (Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot)
 Ski Areas Near St. Croix Stream:
Bigrock, Maine , 31 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 79 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 88 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 120 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 121 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 154 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 155 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 170 miles away, 1830 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 175 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 183 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
 Hotels Near St. Croix Stream:
Crown Park Inn, Caribou , 30 miles away
Shiretown Motor Inn, Houlton , 33 miles away
Scottish Inns Houlton, Houlton , 33 miles away
Katahdin Inn, Millinocket , 46 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near St. Croix Stream:
Bear Mountain Lodge, Smyrna Mills, 6 miles away
Libby's Sporting Camps, Ashland, 14 miles away
Mystic Acres Campground, Oxbow, 15 miles away
 Trails Near St. Croix Stream:
Old Dam Tote Road, Aroostook County , 6 miles away
Kennedy Tote Road, Aroostook County , 16 miles away
Webster Brook Tote Road, Aroostook County , 18 miles away
Pierce Tote Road, Aroostook County , 19 miles away

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