Quick Guide
Kennebec River: Our most popular choice with a Focus on fun. Daily dam controlled releases, no experience necessary, we supply everything (registered Maine whitewater guide in every raft, all equipment, lunch, and The Thrill of a Lifetime). In addition, we offer on site camping, lodging and meals packages.
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; The Dead river offers the most whitewater in New England.
 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 (May 3 – October 12). 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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- 2025 Season: May 3 – October 12 (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 3-4 (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 2025 – June 14; July 7; Sept 6; Sept 20.
- 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).
North Country Rivers offers daily class 4 whitewater rafting trips on the Penobscot River (June 1 – October 12). 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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- 2025 Season: June 1 – October 12.
- Meeting Location: Our Millinocket Base Resort – The Penobscot Outdoor Center, 135 Basecamp Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462.
- Meeting Time: 8:00 AM (Please arrive on time, no transfers, credits or refunds for late arrivals).
- River Rating: Class 4 with two 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).
- Lunch: Steak, salmon, chicken, veggie burgers, salad, desert, and beverages.
- Minimum Reservation Size: 1-person.
- Minimum Age: 15-years.
- Speak directly with one of our friendly trip specialists at 1-800-348-8871 (toll free from the U.S. and Canada).
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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- 2025 Season: Select dates – May 3, 10, 17, 25; June 7; Aug 31; Sept 13; Oct 4.
- Meeting Location: 36 Main St., Route 201, Bingham, Maine 04920.
- Meeting Time: 8:30 AM (High Water); 8:00 AM (Surfing Flow – June 7 and Sept 13). Please arrive on time, no transfers, credits or refunds for late arrivals.
- River Rating: Class 3-4+ (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 7, Sept 13); 12 Years (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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