Maine whitewater, Crooked River Oxford county, Albany to North Waterford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     9 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Lewiston-Auburn, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Albany to North Waterford stretch of Crooked River in Maine is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. The campgrounds here at Crooked River are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with     plenty of places for that. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The beautiful scenery of Maine and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Albany to North Waterford stretch is just one of them. A bit of exercise and just being   out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: There is a splendid hiking trail near Crooked River called the Albany Mountain Trail, and at Crooked River you always meet someone from Brownfield. And if that's not enough there's loads more cool stuff to do in the White Mountains. The Albany Brook Trail is a wonderful hiking trail next to Crooked River, and the slopes of Mount Abram are so inviting nobody can resist. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Crooked River is a good location of common precipitation. Crooked River, Albany to North Waterford road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Crooked River.   Whitewater Near Crooked River: Crooked River, Oxford County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 9 miles long (Albany to North Waterford) Crooked River, Oxford County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 12 miles long (North Waterford to East Waterford) Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 17 miles long (East Waterford to Scribners Mill) Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County, 10 miles away       Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School) Sunday River, Oxford County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 8 miles long (Above Pool to Androscoggin) Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (West Paris to South Paris) Crooked River, Oxford Cumberland County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 15 miles long (Scribners Mill to US 302) Wild River, Oxford County, 16 miles away       Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Hastings to Gilead) Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County, 18 miles away       Class -blank- - 17 miles long (Headwaters to Buckfield) Bear, Oxford County, 19 miles away       Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Devils Horseshoe)   Ski Areas Near Crooked River: Mount Abram, Maine , 7 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Sunday River, Maine , 10 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Shawnee Peak, Maine , 12 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 18 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs King Pine, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 35 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs   Marinas Near Crooked River: Kezar Lake Marina, Lovell , 11 miles away Norway Lake Marina, Norway , 14 miles away Moose Landing Marina, Naples , 17 miles away Long Lake Marina, Naples , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Crooked River: The Bethel Inn Resort, Bethel , 6 miles away The Victoria Inn Bed And Break, Bethel , 6 miles away Chapman Inn, Bethel , 6 miles away Blackberry River Inn, Norfolk , 8 miles away Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Crooked River: Crocker Pond Campground, Oxford County, 4 miles away Bethel Outdoor Adventures Campground, Oxford County, 7 miles away Papoose Pond Camping Resort, Waterford, 7 miles away   Trails Near Crooked River: Albany Brook Trail, Oxford , 3 miles away Albany Mountain Trail, Oxford , 4 miles away Albany Notch Trail, Oxford , 5 miles away Miles Notch Trail, Oxford , 8 miles away Great Brook Trail, Oxford , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Crooked River: Grafton Notch State Park, Maine , 19 miles away Sebago Lake State Park, Maine , 22 miles away White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Crooked River: Bridgton Highlands Country Club, Bridgton , 12 miles away Sunday River Golf Club, Newry , 12 miles away Lake Kezar Country Club, Lovell , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Crooked River Keewaydin Lake, Oxford , 4 miles away Long Lake, Cumberland , 15 miles away Pennesseewassee Lake, Oxford , 16 miles away