Maine whitewater - Wassataquoik Stream, Penobscot County

Penobscot county, Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     4 miles
  The wonderful Maine scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Wassataquoik Stream have people coming here. This stretch of Wassataquoik Stream in Penobscot County is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class III-V section by American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. This is the only paddling stretch along Wassataquoik Stream.
    Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here
are pretty easy. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Wassataquoik Stream gets a normal amount of rain; through November this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
At Wassataquoik Stream all through the summer highs are in the 70's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are generally in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Wassataquoik Stream.
 
While you're here at Wassataquoik Stream you can take a hike along the Telos Tote Road, and if the weather is great, you can go for a hike along the Sandbank Trail.

Wassataquoik Stream, Deasy Pond Outlet to East Br. Penobscot River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.9062
Longitude: -68.6786

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.8986
Longitude: -68.61441

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Current weather conditions at Wassataquoik Stream, Maine
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Local climate location: MILLINOCKET 29 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket
12 miles away
Conveniently located in the heart of Millinocket, the Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn has gained a reputation as one of the finest Inns in Northern Maine. We are a nationally affiliated hotel i...

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket
12 miles away
The Econo Lodge is located at the northern end of the Appalachian Trail. Mount Katahdin is the heart of Baxter State Park and only minutes from the hotel. Snowmobile the northern trails of Maine, boat...

Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono
48 miles away
Located off Interstate 95, this Orono, Maine hotel features a complimentary continental breakfast and meeting and banquet facilities accommodating up to 350 people. Whether traveling for business or...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wassataquoik Stream.
 Whitewater Near Wassataquoik Stream:
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 38 miles long (Grand Lake Matagamon to Whetstone Falls)
Seboeis River, Penobscot County , 8 miles away, Class I-IV - 22.3 miles long (Hay Brook to East Branch Penobscot)
Penobscot River - East Branch, Penobscot County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (Whetstone Falls to Medway)
Shin Brook River, Penobscot County , 11 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Lower Shin Pond to Seboeis River)
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Shad Pond)
Sandy Stream, Piscataquis Penobscot County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Lower Togue Pond to Millicocket Lake)
Penobscot River - West Branch, Penobscot County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.5 miles long (Quackish Dam to Shad Pond)
Millinocket Stream, Penobscot County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Millinocket Lake to Libby Camp)
Nesowadnehunk Stream River, Piscataquis County , 25 miles away, Class I-III - 13 miles long (Nesowadnehunk to Daicey Pond Brook)
Macwahoc Stream, Aroostook County , 26 miles away, Class I-II - 26 miles long (Macwahoc Lake to Macwahoc)
 Ski Areas Near Wassataquoik Stream:
Big Squaw, Maine , 48 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 56 miles away, 360 vertical feet
Bigrock, Maine , 64 miles away, 980 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 87 miles away, 525 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 88 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wassataquoik Stream:
Americas Best Value Heritage Motor Inn, Millinocket , 12 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Millinocket , 12 miles away
Best Western Black Bear Inn & Conference Center, Orono , 48 miles away
University Inn Academic Suites, Orono , 49 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wassataquoik Stream:
Shin Pond Village Campground, Patten, 12 miles away
Hidden Springs Campground, Millinocket, 12 miles away
Allagash Gateway Campsite, Millinocket, 13 miles away
 Trails Near Wassataquoik Stream:
Telos Tote Road, Penobscot County , 1 miles away
Sandbank Trail, Penobscot County , 2 miles away
Spring Brook Trail, Penobscot County , 7 miles away
American Thread Company Road, Penobscot County , 8 miles away
Sand Bank Trail, Penobscot County , 8 miles away

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