Maine whitewater - Whiting Bay, Washington County

Washington county, Whiting to Cobscook Reversing Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III     7.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Maine is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nature scenery of Maine and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch of Whiting Bay in Maine is 7.5 miles long and is a class III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better
    reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The Whiting to Cobscook Reversing Falls section is
the only paddling section along Whiting Bay. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip.

Briefly about the general area:
Broad Cove is close to Whiting Bay and is a great place to take a look at. All the water falling down from the sky makes Whiting Bay a wet place; November is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is July.
For the duration of the summer highs here at Whiting Bay reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and nighttime lows at Whiting Bay through the winter mostly plunge into the 0's.
 

Whiting Bay, Whiting to Cobscook Reversing Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.79059
Longitude: -67.1747

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.8842
Longitude: -67.12651

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Current weather conditions at Whiting Bay, Maine
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Local climate location: WOODLAND 13 miles away


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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Whiting Bay.
 Whitewater Near Whiting Bay:
Cobscook Falls, Washington County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 0.5 miles long (Dennys Bay to Cobscook Bay)
Hobart Stream, Washington County , 5 miles away, Class I-IV - 7 miles long (Hobart Bog to Dennys Bay)
Orange River, Washington County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (Halls Mills to Whiting)
Dennys River, Washington County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Rt 86 to 2.5 mi downstream)
Dennys River, Washington County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 11 miles long (Gilman Dam to Route 86)
Cathance Stream, Washington County , 11 miles away, Class I-V - 18 miles long (Lake Cathance to Dennysville)
Chase Mills Stream, Washington County , 16 miles away, Class II - 1.5 miles long (Gardner Lake to East Machias)
St. Croix River, Washington County , 19 miles away, Class II-V - 2 miles long (Milltown to Calais)
Northern Inlet, Washington County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Rt. 191 to Mud Landing)
East Machias River, Washington County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 35 miles long (Crawford to East Machias)
 Ski Areas Near Whiting Bay:
Bigrock, Maine , 96 miles away, 980 vertical feet
New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 122 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Camden, Maine , 140 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Big Squaw, Maine , 157 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Eaton Mountain, Maine , 171 miles away, 620 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Whiting Bay:
Knowlton's Seashore Campground, Perry, 5 miles away
Hilltop Campground, Robbinston, 10 miles away
South Bay Campground, Lubec, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Whiting Bay:
Roosevelt Campobello International Park, Lubec - ME , 11 miles away

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