Kennebec River Maine White Water Rafting Vacations
Maine’s Famous Kennebec River Offers White Water Rafting For All Ages
There are lots of good reasons why the Kennebec is the most popular river in New England. It offers consistent Class II, III & IV white water rafting in the spectacular Maine wilderness all summer and fall. From its source at Maine's Moosehead Lake near the Canadian border, this famous river corridor carves through a deep, rock-walled gorge in the exciting Upper Kennebec, and broadens out into the easygoing Lower Kennebec. Your trip ends just five miles upstream of our Adventure Resort at The Forks.
Learn what it's like for one family with this video: Kennebec Family Rafting
Learn what it's like for one family with this video: Kennebec Family Rafting
Kennebec River Rafting Opens May 5th & 6th!
Enjoy 35% off of regular summer rates with our Value Season Specials
for lodging and rafting May and June!
Three Seasons of Kennebec Whitewater Rafting Fun: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Spring Fever Freedom Runs, Sizzling Summer Cool-downs & Spectacular Fall Foliage
- Family Specials: Kids Raft Half Price on the Kennebec River all summer long! Valid weekdays June 11th through August 31st, 2012. Ages 8 to 17.
- Kennebec Rafting: Fantastic whitewater fun and scenery through the spectacular Kennebec River Gorge - lunch included!
- Turbine Test Releases: HUGE water releases from the Harris Station dam make for high adrenaline adventure on the Kennebec River! Only 4 releases in 2012. Learn more. (HINT, Can't make a Turbine Test date in your schedule for 2012? Then book an early spring trip when we typically have big water too, from winter snowmelt and early spring rain.)
- Find your perfect Cabin or Campsite to go with your Kennebec Rafting getaway vacation.
- Check out our Kennebec River Vacation Packages and save.
- Check our specials on the Kennebec: Kids Raft half price weekdays in summer, Spring/Early Summer Value Season.
Watch One Family's Rafting Vacation on the Kennebec:
Why You’ll Love This River Trip:
- Spectacular scenery of Maine’s North Woods wilderness
- Gourmet grilled lunch on perfect riverside beach
- Awesome rollercoaster waves on the Upper section
- Kids ages 8-17go ½ price, weekdays June 11th through August 31ar, 2012. (not valid on Turbine Test dates. One child per full paying adult.) See Penobscot rafting for half price deals for kids ages 15-17.
- Great swimming spots
- Paddle your own inflatable kayak on the Lower section
- Short shuttle drive back to hot tub, pool, cabins, and brewpub!
- High Adventure Sport Rafts get you even closer to the action.
- Kennebec Turbine Test High Releases: Available only four days this season. If you are an adrenaline junkie or experienced river enthusiast, this trip is for you!
| 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 our Forks Resort Center. Post trip video and slide show. |
| Minimum Ages | Age 10 for the Upper Kennebec section; Age 8 for the Lower Kennebec section |
| 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, 8:00am |
| Season Dates | May 5 - October 7, 2012 |
| Major Named Rapids | 3 Sisters, Alleyway, Magic Falls |
| Trip Length / Duration | 12 miles / Full day |
| Trip Departure | A minimum of 6 people required for trip departure |
Where is the Kennebec River?
Find out with our area map!
Pricing
- Value Season Rates: $79 May-June, Sep-Oct
- Peak Season Rates: $89-$129 July, August, Special Releases
- View our Pricing Rates Calendar for Kennebec Rafting on your desired trip date
- Kids are Special: Children 8-17 years old raft for 1/2 price weekdays June 11th through August 31st, 2012. (One child per full paying adult, not valid on Turbine Test dates.)
- A user fee of $5.00 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.
For an Extra Value Getaway: Raft a Second River For 1/2 Price
- Combine a day of white water rafting on the Kennebec River with a Dead River or Penobscot River Whitewater Rafting Adventure and save 50% per person on your second (and third day of rafting).
- Check out our Web Specials
- Download our Participation Waiver Form