Maine whitewater - Swift Cambridge River, White Mountains, Oxford County
Oxford
county,
Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-V 6 miles
This section of Swift Cambridge River in Oxford County is 6 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Maine and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. You can pitch a tent
or park your RV at a nearby campground. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you
coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Swift Cambridge River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the
year is February. Hiking along the Table Rock Trail is good fun. During the warmest time of the year at Swift Cambridge River highs are typically in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and night lows at Swift Cambridge River throughout the winter typically drop into the 0's.
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