When Will Rafting Season Begin in 2024?

Opening Day on the Kennebec River

White water rafting in Maine at Northern Outdoors begins on May 4th, 2024 with the first of 8 releases on the Dead River, and with spring run off, this is sure to be a big water trip! Or, hit up the first Kennebec River trip of the year on Sunday the 5th, and the Penobscot River starting May 25th. Whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, fishing, ATVing, and relaxing– do it all at our adventure resort in The Forks, Maine.

Triple Crown of Rafting

Penobscot Cribworks Mother Daughter rafting

Interested in rafting all three rivers in one weekend?! Earn the exclusive Triple Crown paddle by booking the Penobscot, Dead, and Kennebec Rivers on Labor Day Weekend.