PENOBSCOT RIVER RAFTING

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!

Penobscot Rafting & Katahdin Basecamp

Whitewater rafting trips on the Penobscot River meet at the Katahdin Adventure Base Camp, located at Abol Campground along the banks of the river.  Camp here, or relax in a lakeside cabin  just 11 miles south of this base.  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. Big Moose Inn, our location for indoor lodging, has beautiful lakeside cabins and inn rooms & suites with extra amenities like WIFI, two restaurants, and a rooftop bar. Learn more about camping at our Abol Campground or indoor lodging at the Big Moose Inn.

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