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
  The scenic beauty of Washington County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The Whiting to Cobscook Reversing Falls stretch of Whiting Bay is 7.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking,
    either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip.
There are no other sections to paddle along Whiting Bay than the Whiting to Cobscook Reversing Falls section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Whiting Bay a wet site; the month with most of the rain is November; July meanwhile is the driest month. For the period of the summer highs here at Whiting Bay reach the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while Whiting Bay overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's.
Why not take a look at Broad Cove also if you're here.
 

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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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
 Hotels Near Whiting Bay:
Shady Pine Motel & Cabins, Eastport , 11 miles away
Seaview Campgrounds, Eastport , 11 miles away
Harris Point Shore Cabins, Eastport , 11 miles away
Motel East, Eastport , 11 miles away
Lighthouse Inn & Chowder House, Lubec , 12 miles away
 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
 Lakes Near Whiting Bay

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