Maine whitewater, Mattawamkeag River Aroostook Penobscot county, Haynesville to Kingman section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     34.2 miles   Lodging in this area can be done at www.eastbranchlodge.com along the river in Haynesville. camp rentals & snowmobile rentals & guided hunting Says Paul Dorward The average Maine whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Bangor, as you can see on the road map     further down. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Haynesville to Kingman stretch is just one of them. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Now this is a pretty long section, so make sure you pack enough food along with your camping gear. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good   spots. The nature scenery of Aroostook / Penobscot County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: You're sure to stumble upon some friendly folks from Kingman here. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Mattawamkeag River while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's, and night lows through the winter for Mattawamkeag River tend to be in the 0's. From a precipitation point of view Mattawamkeag River is a pretty typical location. Most of the rain falls throughout November, and February on the other hand is the driest. Mattawamkeag River, Haynesville to Kingman 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 Mattawamkeag River.   Whitewater Near Mattawamkeag River: Wytopitlock Stream, Aroostook County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 17 miles long (Wytopitlock Lake to Mattawamkeag River) Mattawamkeag River, Aroostook / Penobscot County, 12 miles away       Class I-II - 34.2 miles long (Haynesville to Kingman) Mattawamkeag, Penobscot County, 12 miles away       Class II-IV - 12.5 miles long (Kingman to Mattawamkeag) Baskahegan Stream, Aroostock County, 14 miles away       Class II-IV - 1 miles long (South Bancroft to Mattawamkeag River) Baskahegan Stream, Washington County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Lindsey Brook to Baskahegan Lake) Penobscot River, Penobscot County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 2 miles long (Mattawamkeag to Winn) Macwahoc Stream, Aroostook County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 26 miles long (Macwahoc Lake to Macwahoc) Nicatous Stream, Hancock County, 22 miles away       Class I-III - 7.8 miles long (Nicatous Lake to Pistol Green) Passadumkeag River, Penobscot County, 23 miles away       Class V - 0.8 miles long (Saponac to Upper Lord Brook) Mattawamkeag River - East Branch, Aroostook County, 26 miles away       Class I-II - 27 miles long (Smyrna Mills to Haynesville)   Ski Areas Near Mattawamkeag River: Bigrock, Maine , 50 miles away, 980 foot drop, 5 lifts, 28 runs New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 65 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs Big Squaw, Maine , 81 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Camden, Maine , 95 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs   Hotels Near Mattawamkeag River: Shiretown Inn And Suites, Houlton , 34 miles away Baxter Park Inn Millinocket, Millinocket , 37 miles away Katahdin Inn And Suites, Millinocket , 37 miles away Iveys Motor Lodge, Houlton , 38 miles away The Young House Bed And Breakf, Millinocket , 38 miles away   Campgrounds Near Mattawamkeag River: Old Farm Inn, Springfield, 13 miles away Mattawamkeag Wilderness Park, Mattawamkeag, 14 miles away Sleeping Bear Camping, Lee, 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Mattawamkeag River: Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor - ME , 59 miles away Maine Acadian Culture, Bar Harbor - ME , 59 miles away   Lakes Near Mattawamkeag River Wytopitlock Lake, Aroostook , 10 miles away Upper Hot Brook Lake, Washington , 15 miles away Junior Lake, Penobscot , 18 miles away