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Dead River White Water Rafting in Maine

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Maine’s Dead River Provides Incredible Whitewater Rafting Action

With more continuous whitewater than any other river in the East, rafting with Northern Outdoors on the Dead River puts you smack in the middle of “experiential intensity”! This dam-controlled river has only 10 high water releases a season with heart-pounding Class III, IV, and V whitewater from Grand Falls to the confluence of the Kennebec  and Dead Rivers. The trip builds in intensity with great warm-up rapids at the top, and culminates in the Class IV-V Poplar Hill Falls at the end. The wilderness and scenery are outstanding, if you have time to look! The trip ends just 5 miles upstream of our Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort at The Forks Resort Center.  

Spring Dead River Releases!

Save BIG with Northern Outdoors' Value Season Pricing in May and June!
See spring release schedule.

See rafting and lodging value season special for spring.


Why You’ll Love This River Trip

Dead River Rafting Maine
  • More continuous white water than any other Eastern river
  • Intense Class V whitewater!
  • Spectacular North Woods remote wilderness
  • Energy snacks on the river, gourmet lunch back at the Forks Resort Center and Kennebec River Pub & Brewery
  • Short shuttle drive back to hot tub, pool, and brewpub
  • High Adventure Sport Rafts option gets you even closer to the action.

Still not sure if the Dead is right for you? Email us or call us via phone @ 1-800-765-RAFT (1-800-765-7238). We're here to help!

 

Trip Details Description
What's Included Lunch, first class equipment (paddle, helmet, lifejacket, self-bailing raft), Professional Registered Maine Guide in every raft, transportation to/from the river. Full use of facilities at The Forks Resort Center. Post trip video and slide show.
Minimum Ages Age 15 for the Dead River
What to Bring Please see our Rafting FAQ. Wetsuits, booties, and paddling jackets are available for rent in cooler weather.
Meeting Location & Time The Forks Resort Center, 7:30am
Season Dates May 8-October 2, 2010 (only 10 releases!)
Major Named Rapids Spencer Rips, Humpty Dumpty, Elephant Rock, Mile Long Rapid, and Poplar Hill Falls (the final rapid of the trip and the climax to the day's adventures)
Trip Length/Duration 15 miles /Full day
Trip Departure A minimum of 12 people required for trip departure


2010 Dead River Release Schedule

Special Release Dates 2010 Release Schedule

Saturday, May 8th

7000+ cfs* (HUGE water)

Saturday, May 15th               7000+ cfs* (HUGE water)
Saturday , May 22nd 5500+ cfs
Sunday, May 30th 5500+ cfs
Saturday, June 5th 5500 cfs
Saturday, June 12th** 3500 cfs  (Diablo Sport Rafts)
Sunday, August 15th** 3500 cfs  (Diablo Sport Rafts)
Sunday, September 5th 5500 cfs
Saturday, September 18th**   3500 cfs  (Diablo Sport Rafts)
Saturday, October 2nd Full Open up to 6000 cfs


Where is the Dead River? 

Find out with our new area map!


Pricing:

  • Season Rates: $69-$99
  • View Rates Calendar for Dead River Rafting prices on your desired trip date
  • A user fee of $12.50 per person to cover road access to the river and a levy paid to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife will be added to each rafting guest.
  • Check out our Web Specials
  • Download our Participation Waiver Form

For an Extra Value Getaway: Raft a Second River For 1/2 Price

  • Combine a day of white water rafting on the Dead River with a Kennebec River or Penobscot River Whitewater Rafting Adventure and save 50% per person on your second (and third day of rafting).

2010 Scheduled Dates: Flow Details

  • Cfs = cubic feet per second, a measure of release volume.
  • * Potential for HUGE Water with additional runoff.
  • ** On these special dates, Diablos High Adventure Sport Rafts are the standard raft, and the additional $20 fee is waived.
 
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