The Penobscot River Offers The Most Exciting Family and Group Rafting in All of New England!

North Country Rivers offers whitewater rafting trips down Maine’s mighty Penobscot River. This “world-class" rafting river is located in north-central Maine – flowing through Baxter State Park and in the shadow of Mount Kathadin.

We recommend you let our experienced “Trip Specialists" help you plan the ideal itinerary for a “Thrill of a Lifetime" adventure! Call us today!

Penobscot River Rafting Information – 2024 Season – May 18th through September 21rst.

• Meeting Location: Our Millinocket Base Resort – 102 Baxter Park Rd., Millinocket, ME 04462 (Big Moose Inn, Cabins & Campground).
• Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (please arrive on time).
• 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.
• River 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).
• Camping: Tent Camping and RV camping.
• Lodging: Motel, Inn and Log Cabins.
• Restaurant: Big Moose Restaurant (on-site).