Maine whitewater, Grand Lake Stream Washington county, West Grand Lake to Big Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3 miles   If you're coming from Bangor it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Grand Lake Stream in Washington County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river     for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The beautiful scenery of Washington County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Maine are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The West Grand Lake to Big Lake section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive   a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: A short tour to Little Falls is always worthwhile, and Dawn Marie Beach is pretty close by if you're in a beach type of mood. A spree to Grand Lake Stream wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Big Falls. Enjoy a lazy day on the beach at Campbell Shore. The high level of rain makes Grand Lake Stream a reasonably wet location. For the duration of November this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is June. Through the months of summer here at Grand Lake Stream, high temperatures commonly reach the 70's; the night is a little cooler of course, ordinarily in the 50's. Grand Lake Stream, West Grand Lake to Big Lake 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 Grand Lake Stream.   Whitewater Near Grand Lake Stream: Grand Lake Stream, Washington County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (West Grand Lake to Big Lake) Old Stream, Washington County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 25 miles long (Second Lake to Machias River) Machias River, Washington County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 40 miles long (Fifth Machias Lake to Maine 9) East Machias River, Washington County, 13 miles away       Class I-III - 35 miles long (Crawford to East Machias) Machias River, Washington County, 14 miles away       Class I-IV - 36.5 miles long (Maine Route 9 to Machias) Machias River - West Branch, Hancock Washington County, 18 miles away       Class I-III - 11.2 miles long (Lower Sabao Lake to Machias River) Mopang Stream, Washington County, 19 miles away       Class I-II - 23.8 miles long (Maine 9 to Machias Eddy) Baskahegan Stream, Washington County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake) Mopang Stream, Washington County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Mopang Lake to Maine 9) St. Croix River, Washington County, 20 miles away       Class I-II - 19 miles long (Kelleyland to Milltown)   Ski Areas Near Grand Lake Stream: Bigrock, Maine , 67 miles away, 980 foot drop, 5 lifts, 28 runs New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 82 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs   Beaches Near Grand Lake Stream: Dawn Marie Beach, Washington , 8 miles away Campbell Shore, Washington , 9 miles away Hold Shore, Washington , 9 miles away Big Sand Beach, Washington , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Grand Lake Stream: Shiretown Inn And Suites, Houlton , 48 miles away PROPERTY OFFLINE-11571, Bar Harbor , 49 miles away West Street Hotel, Bar Harbor , 49 miles away Primrose Inn-Historic Bar Harb, Bar Harbor , 49 miles away Anchorage Motel, Bar Harbor , 49 miles away   Campgrounds Near Grand Lake Stream: Keenes Lake Camping Grounds, Calais, 1 miles away Machias River Corridor Private Reserve Land - Third Machias Lake Tent, Wesley, 8 miles away Machias River Corridor Private Reserve Land - Third Machias Lake, Wesley, 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Grand Lake Stream: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 49 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 49 miles away Roque Bluffs State Park, Maine , 33 miles away   Lakes Near Grand Lake Stream Clifford Lake, Washington , 6 miles away Sysladobsis Lake, Washington , 18 miles away Junior Lake, Penobscot , 19 miles away