Maine whitewater - Stillwater River, Penobscot County
Penobscot
county,
Gilman Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
The nature scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The campgrounds here at Stillwater River are pretty good. 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 the rivers in this state are less demanding. Getting
some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This is the
only paddling section along Stillwater River. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
Briefly about the general area: A forest near Stillwater River is University Forest. All through the days of summer, highs commonly are in the 70's at Stillwater River. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are regularly in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Stillwater River. Stillwater River is
a wet place that gets much rainfall; the wettest month of the year is commonly November, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February.
2 miles away
We are conveniently located in Orono Village just a short walking distance from the University of Maine. Overlooking the Stillwater River, the University Inn is one of Maine*s best kept secrets. Wit...
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