Maine whitewater - St. George River, Waldo County

Waldo county, Woodsmans Mills to Warren section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     30.3 miles
  The scenic beauty of Maine and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This stretch of St. George River is 30.3 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind 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. The campgrounds
    here at St. George River are pretty good. This is the only paddling stretch along St. George River. The starting location is a short drive from Rockland, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A stretch this long is of course too much
for a one day trip, so it looks like you will be camping out. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warm months at St. George River temperatures are regularly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are usually in the 30's while the cold winter nights at St. George River are in the 0's.
 
St. George River is a good location of normal rainfall; most of the rain falls during November, and February on the other hand is the driest.

St. George River, Woodsmans Mills to Warren road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 30.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.40055
Longitude: -69.32612

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.09083
Longitude: -69.22084

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Current weather conditions at St. George River, Maine
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Local climate location: WATERVILLE PMP STN 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Country Inn Camden-Rckprt, Rockport
12 miles away
The Country Inn at Camden-Rockport was conceived and built to provide our guests with the ambiance of yesteryear with the amenities of today. From rooms with the comfort and feel of a New England Farm...

Island View Inn, Rockport
14 miles away
OCEANFRONT LODGING Time will slow as you stroll the manicured lawns and garden trails of our 23 hillside acres, overlooking a serene tidal cove at the shores of Penobscot Bay. Watch the sails of scho...

Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn, Rockport
14 miles away
OCEANFRONT LODGING Time will slow as you stroll the manicured lawns and garden trails of our 23 hillside acres, overlooking a serene tidal cove at the shores of Penobscot Bay. Watch the sails of scho...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Rockland, Maine
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Rockland, Maine, the metro area neareast to St. George River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near St. George River.
 Whitewater Near St. George River:
Oyster River, Knox County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 11.5 miles long (West Rockport to Warren)
Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County , 14 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Sheepscot Pond to Somerville)
Ducktrap River, Waldo County , 18 miles away, Class II-V - 3.5 miles long (Black Brook to Ducktrap Harbor)
Sheepscot River - West Branch, Waldo Lincoln County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Weeks Mills to Sheepscot River)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 2 miles long (Coopers Mills to West Branch)
Goose River, Waldo County , 21 miles away, Class V - 1 miles long (Route 141 to Belfast)
Pemaquid River, Lincoln County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (Bristol to Pemaquid)
Damariscotta River, Lincoln County , 24 miles away, Class II - 1.4 miles long (Reversing Falls)
Sebasticook River, Kennebec County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Clinton to Pattee Pond Brook)
Sheepscot River, Lincoln County , 25 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Reversing Falls)
 Ski Areas Near St. George River:
Camden, Maine , 10 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 35 miles away, 525 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 37 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Titcomb, Maine , 65 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Lost Valley, Maine , 70 miles away, 240 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 74 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 82 miles away, 2820 vertical feet
Saddleback, Maine , 93 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 94 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 99 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near St. George River:
The Country Inn Camden-Rckprt, Rockport , 12 miles away
Island View Inn, Rockport , 14 miles away
Strawberry Hill Seaside Inn, Rockport , 14 miles away
Glen Cove Inn and Suites, Rockport , 14 miles away
Samoset Resort on the Ocean, Rockport , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near St. George River:
Sennebec Lake Campground, Union, 2 miles away
Mic Mac Cove Camp Ground, Union, 4 miles away
Alford Lake Camp, Hope, 5 miles away
 Trails Near St. George River:
Ragged Mountain Trail, Knox County , 10 miles away
Mount Megunticook Trail, Knox County , 13 miles away
Mount Battie Trail, Knox County , 14 miles away
Spring Brook Trail, Knox County , 16 miles away
Hockomock Nature Trail, Lincoln County , 17 miles away
 Lakes Near St. George River

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