Maine whitewater, Nezinscot River Androscoggin county, Headwaters to Androscoggin River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     This river was fantastic for swimming in. I got about 10 leeches on me though. All well! Says Jill Wollygag The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Maine are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. The wonderful Androscoggin County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.     You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Headwaters to Androscoggin River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. If you're coming from Lewiston-Auburn it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch is long enough for   an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Here at Nezinscot River you'll almost certainly meet some folks from Turner. A day at Auburn Municipal Beach near Nezinscot River is time well spent, and don't leave without popping by Range Ponds State Park. This river is so great. What would winter be without some skiing at Lost Valley. High temperatures at Nezinscot River through the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. Nezinscot River, Headwaters to Androscoggin River 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 Nezinscot River.   Whitewater Near Nezinscot River: Nezinscot River, Androscoggin County, 6 miles away       Class -blank- - 13.5 miles long (Headwaters to Androscoggin River) Sandy River, Franklin County, 11 miles away       Class V - 0.1 miles long (Smalls Falls) Wilson Stream, Franklin County, 15 miles away       Class II - 3.5 miles long (Wilton to East Wilton) Nezinscot River - West Branch, Oxford County, 19 miles away       Class -blank- - 17 miles long (Headwaters to Buckfield) Chandler Brook, Cumberland County, 19 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Runaround Pond to Royal River) Bowley Brook, Franklin County, 19 miles away       Class V - 0.25 miles long (between Weld and Dryden) Temple Stream, Franklin County, 19 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Drury Pond to Sandy River) Sandy River, Franklin County, 21 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Farmington Falls to New Sharon) Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County, 21 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (West Paris to South Paris) Little Androscoggin River, Oxford County, 25 miles away       Class IV - 4 miles long (Bryant Pond to Tubbs School)   Ski Areas Near Nezinscot River: Lost Valley, Maine , 9 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Titcomb, Maine , 18 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 27 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 30 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs Saddleback, Maine , 36 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 37 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs Shawnee Peak, Maine , 39 miles away, 1300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 44 runs Sunday River, Maine , 40 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 51 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs   Beaches Near Nezinscot River: Auburn Municipal Beach, Androscoggin , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Nezinscot River: Residence Inn Auburn, Auburn , 10 miles away The Munroe Inn, Auburn , 11 miles away Hilton Garden Inn Auburn RiverWatch, Auburn , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Lewiston-Auburn, Lewiston , 11 miles away Ramada Lewiston Hotel & Conference Center, Lewiston , 13 miles away   Campgrounds Near Nezinscot River: Bear Pond Campground Fun Park, Turner, 1 miles away Martin Stream Campsite, Turner, 3 miles away Hebron Pines Campground, Hebron, 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Nezinscot River: Range Ponds State Park, Maine , 14 miles away Bradbury Mountain State Park, Maine , 21 miles away Mt. Blue State Park, Maine , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nezinscot River: Pine Acres Golf Course, Auburn , 8 miles away Maple Lane Inn & Golf Club, Livermore Falls , 10 miles away Lakeview Golf Course, Burnham , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Nezinscot River Lake Auburn, Androscoggin , 9 miles away Little Androscoggin River Reservoir, Androscoggin , 13 miles away Androscoggin Lake, Kennebec , 13 miles away