PENOBSCOT RIVER RAFTING

RAFT THROUGH THE BEAUTIFUL KATAHDIN WILDERNESS ON MAINE’S WILDEST RIVER

15 miles of stunning scenery, a steep granite gorge, endless forest, class 5 rapids, rafting over waterfalls, floating past Mount Katahdin, crossing under the Appalachian Trail, on the edge of Baxter State Park. We first rafted the West Branch of the Penobscot River in 1976, and we’ve been perfecting our trip since then. Join us for a classic top to bottom river run, and one of Maine’s best outdoor adventures.

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Check Penobscot rafting off your bucket list this summer… and bring your friends! This is one river trip no one wants to miss. Call us with any questions about Penobscot rafting and our Katahdin Basecamp, or to book a trip: 207-663-4466

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What Does a Classic Top to Bottom Penobscot River Rafting Trip Mean?

A short ride up the Golden Road from our riverside Katahdin Basecamp, we launch our Penobscot rafting trips at McKay Station into the steep rock walls of Ripogenus Gorge, through the class V rapids of The Cribworks to raft surfing at Big Amberjack. We then enjoy a grilled riverside lunch before we tackle Nesowadnehunk Falls 11′ drop, and the rapids of the lower river. The rafting trip takeout is a few minutes away from our basecamp. Less time on the bus. More time on the river… and what a river it is!

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Penobscot Rafting Katahdin Basecamp

Lakeside cabins and other indoor lodging options for your Penobsot Rafting trip are just 8 miles from Millinocket, with 11 miles further to get to our Katahdin Basecamp at Abol Bridge. The campground sits just outside of Baxter State Park on the Penobscot River with great fishing from its beach, and on the Appalachian Trail with great hiking right from your campsite. Abol Bridge is the perfect campground for some of Maine’s best outdoor adventures, or just hanging at camp watching birds soar over Katahdin. Learn more about camping at our Katahdin Outdoor Adventure Basecamp or our indoor lodging at the Big Moose Inn.

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Penobscot River Whitewater Rafting Photos

Every Northern Outdoors rafting trip includes a photo slideshow and video of the day’s adventure. View and order photos from your rafting trip. For more photos of Penobscot rafting and other epic outdoor adventures in Maine follow @northernoutdoorsmaine on Instragram, and see our Maine Whitewater Rafting Videos playlist on YouTube.