Maine whitewater, Sheepscot River Waldo Lincoln county, Sheepscot Pond to Somerville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     4 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. The nature scenery of Waldo Lincoln County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Augusta-Waterville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.     This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Sheepscot Pond to Somerville stretch is just one of them. This section of Sheepscot River is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. On this   section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: There are plenty of people from Palermo here at Sheepscot River. Lake St. George State Park is both perfect and pretty, and it's near Sheepscot River, and Damariscotta Lake State Park is a good location to visit on a wonderful day. This river is so great. For the duration of the warm days of summer at Sheepscot River highs are usually in the 80's, and the nighttime is fairly colder of course, generally in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 30's while Sheepscot River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's. Sheepscot River, Sheepscot Pond to Somerville 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 Sheepscot River.   Whitewater Near Sheepscot River: Sheepscot River, Waldo Lincoln County, 2 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (Sheepscot Pond to Somerville) Sheepscot River - West Branch, Waldo Lincoln County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (Weeks Mills to Sheepscot River) Sheepscot River, Lincoln County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 2 miles long (Coopers Mills to West Branch) St. George River, Waldo County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 30.3 miles long (Woodsmans Mills to Warren) Damariscotta River, Lincoln County, 14 miles away       Class II - 1.4 miles long (Reversing Falls) Sebasticook River, Kennebec County, 16 miles away       Class II-IV - 6 miles long (Clinton to Pattee Pond Brook) Sheepscot River, Lincoln County, 17 miles away       Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Reversing Falls) Pemaquid River, Lincoln County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (Bristol to Pemaquid) Oyster River, Knox County, 23 miles away       Class II-IV - 11.5 miles long (West Rockport to Warren) Cobbosseecontee Stream, Kennebec County, 26 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.5 miles long (Gardiner to Kennebec River)   Ski Areas Near Sheepscot River: Camden, Maine , 24 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 3 lifts, 11 runs Eaton Mountain, Maine , 24 miles away, 525 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs New Hermon Mountain, Maine , 45 miles away, 360 foot drop, 3 lifts, 21 runs Titcomb, Maine , 51 miles away, 350 foot drop, 2 lifts, 15 runs Lost Valley, Maine , 57 miles away, 240 foot drop, 2 lifts, 17 runs Sugarloaf USA, Maine , 69 miles away, 2820 foot drop, 15 lifts, 129 runs Big Squaw, Maine , 70 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Saddleback, Maine , 79 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 5 lifts, 64 runs Black Mountain, Maine , 80 miles away, 1120 foot drop, 4 lifts, 21 runs Mount Abram, Maine , 86 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 5 lifts, 39 runs   Marinas Near Sheepscot River: Unity Marina Campground, Unity , 18 miles away Slips Moorings Piers, Bristol , 18 miles away Boothbay Harbor Marina - Pier, Edgecomb , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Sheepscot River: Vintage Charm Bed And Breakfas, Waterville , 17 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WATERVILLE - NORTH, Waterville , 17 miles away Fireside Inn And Suites Waterv, Waterville , 17 miles away Best Western Plus Waterville Grand Hotel, Waterville , 17 miles away Budget Host Airport Inn, Waterville , 18 miles away   Campgrounds Near Sheepscot River: Town Line Campsites, Jefferson, 8 miles away Lake St George State Park, Liberty, 9 miles away Pine Ridge Campgrounds, Liberty, 11 miles away   Trails Near Sheepscot River: Hockomock Nature Trail, Lincoln , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Sheepscot River: Damariscotta Lake State Park, Maine , 6 miles away Lake St. George State Park, Maine , 9 miles away Peacock Beach State Park, Maine , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Sheepscot River: Cedar Springs Golf Course, Albion , 13 miles away Sheepscot Links Golf Course, Whitefield , 13 miles away Western View Golf Club, Augusta , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Sheepscot River China Lake, Kennebec , 12 miles away Damariscotta Lake, Lincoln , 14 miles away