Maine White Water Rafting Adventures

Quick Guide

Kennebec River: Our most popular choice; Focus on fun; Runs Daily; deep and fast mover with big “fun” wave trains

Penobscot River: Life on the edge; Good for rafters looking for a challenge; Runs Daily; Steep overall gradient with “pool and drop” technical rapids

Dead River: Rare Opportunity; Good for rafters who are looking for a unique experience with premium rapids; Runs 8 days out of the year; Moderate to high release levels; technical at high release levels.

Kennebec River Whitewater Rafting Trips –

The Class IV Kennebec River Gorge is by far the most popular whitewater rafting trip in New England. Dam controlled releases guarantee daily whitewater rafting (April 27 – October 13). Big Waves and Big Whitewater guarantee Big Fun! No experience necessary and North Country Rivers provides everything. Great trip for first time rafters, families, youth groups and anyone that wants to have fun on the River!

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• 2024 Season: April 27 – October 13 (Daily Trips)
• Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (Full River Trip). 8:00 AM (Ultimate Trip). Please arrive on time, no transfers, credits or refunds for late arrivals.
• River Rating: Class 2-4 (on a scale of 1-6)
• River Type: High volume, deep river with big waves
• River Flow: 4800 CFS (cubic feet per second).
• High Water “Turbine Test" (8000+ CFS) Dates for 2024 – June 8; July 8; Sept 7; Sept 21.
• River Length: 12 miles (4.5 hours on the river).
• Trip Types: Full River, Ultimate, Turbine Test, Two-Day Trip.
• High adventure Sport Rafts and Funyaks (Inflatable Kayaks) available.
• Lunch: Included. Consists of steak, chicken, veggie burgers, salad, desert, beverages.
• Minimum Age: 5 Years (Lower half only); 8 Years (full river); 12 Years (Turbine Test trips).
• Speak directly with one of our friendly trip specialists at 1-800-348-8871 (toll free from the U.S. and Canada).

Penobscot River Whitewater Rafting Trips –

North Country Rivers offers daily class 4 whitewater rafting trips on the Penobscot River (May 18 – September 21). No experience necessary and North Country Rivers provides everything. The Penobscot River is a class 4 river (scale of 1-6) and has two class 5 rapids. This “world-class" rafting river is located in north-central Maine – flowing through Baxter State Park and in the shadow Mount Katahdin.

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• 2024 Season: May 18th through September 21th.
• Meeting Location: Our Millinocket Base Resort – 5 Fredericka’s Way, Millinocket, ME 04462 (Big Moose Inn, Cabins & Campground).
• Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (Please arrive on time, no transfers, credits or refunds for late arrivals).
• River Rating: Class 4 with Some Class 5 Rapids (Rating scale: class 1-6)
• River Type: Steep overall gradient with “pool and drop" technical rapids.
• Typical River Flow: 2400 CFS (cubic feet/second).
• Range of Flows: 1800-3200 CFS.
• River Length: 12 Miles, 6-hours on the river.
• Trips: (see trip links on top right of page).
• High Adventure Sport Rafts: Available.
• Lunch: Steak, salmon, chicken, veggie burgers, salad, desert, and beverages.
• Minimum Reservation Size: 1-person.
• Minimum Age: 5-years (excludes class 3 – 5 sections), 10-years (excludes class 5 sections), and 12-years (includes all rapids).
• Speak directly with one of our friendly trip specialists at 1-800-348-8871 (toll free from the U.S. and Canada).

Dead River Whitewater Rafting Trips –

The Dead River is the most continuous White Water Rafting River in New England. This incredible class 4 river offers 16 miles with rapids throughout the day. The Dead River flows from Flagstaff Lake and offers 8 rafting releases per year. No experience is necessary and North Country Rivers provides everything. This is truly one of the most unique and exciting rafting trips in America, you have to experience this trip to appreciate rafting in the Maine Wilderness.

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• 2024 Season: Select dates – May 4, 11, 18, 26; June 1; Sept 1, 14; Oct 5.
• Meeting Location: 36 Main St., Route 201, Bingham, Maine 04920.
• Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (High Water); 8:00 AM (Surfing Flow – June 1 and Sept 14). Please arrive on time, no transfers, credits or refunds for late arrivals.
• River Rating: Class 2-4+ (based on scheduled releases).
• River Type: Continuous rapids. Technical at high release levels.
• Range of River Flow: 3500-6000 CFS (cubic feet per second).
• River Length: 16 Miles (4.5 hours on the river).
• Trip Types: Full River, Two-Day Trip.
• High Adventure Sport Rafts: Available:
• Lunch Included: Steak, chicken, veggie burgers, salad, desert, beverages.
• Minimum Age: 8 Years (Surfing Flow – June 1, Sept 14); 12 Years (High Water- All other dates).
• Speak directly with one of our friendly trip specialists at 1-800-348-8871 (toll free from the U.S. and Canada).

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