& Directions
Northern Outdoors has two locations in Maine – they are 3 hours apart.
For guests rafting the Kennebec & Dead Rivers, ATVing, fishing, hunting and snowmobiling please follow directions to Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort in The Forks, Maine.
For guests rafting the Penobscot River and exploring the Katahdin Region please follow directions to our Katahdin Adventure Base Camp.
If in doubt please call us, as these two locations are three hours apart!
Travel times
Augusta
1.5Bangor
2.0Portland
2.5Gorham, NH
3.0Quebec City
3.0Bar Harbor
3.0Boston, MA
4.5St. John NB
5.0Hartford, CT
6.0New York, NY
8.0
Directions to Northern Outdoors Adventure Resort
The Forks, Maine
(from points South )
Northern Outdoors Map Directions
Exit 133 off I-95. Take Route 201 north, through Skowhegan and Bingham. Northern Outdoors Forks Resort Center is 18 miles north of Bingham on Route 201.
(from points North )
Exit 157, off I-95. Take Route 2 west to Skowhegan, then Route 201 north through Bingham. Northern Outdoors Forks Resort Center is 18 miles north of Bingham on Route 201.
GPS Address: Northern Outdoors, 1771 Route 201, The Forks, ME 04985
GPS Coordinates lat 45.265172 long -69.994497
Travel times
Augusta
3.0Bangor
1.5Portland
4.0Gorham, NH
4.5Quebec City
5.0Bar Harbor
2.5Boston, MA
6.0Hartford, CT
6.5St. John, NB
7.5New York, NY
9.5
Directions to Katahdin Adventure Base Camp
19 miles north of Millinocket, Maine
ONLY Penobscot rafting trips meet here.
(from All Points)
A handy tip – You will likely lose cell service so make sure you print before you leave.
Take Exit 244 off I-95, signposted Medway Maine
Turn Left onto 157W, toward Millinocket
You will travel through East Millinocket. As you enter Millinocket you will pass a McDonalds, go straight through the light.
You will pass and Irving Gas Station on your right, down a hill to another light..
Go straight through this light.
Follow the signs towards Baxter State Park around a corner to the right and then a turn to the left. You should pass the Katahdin General Store less than a mile after the left.
You will travel 14.6 miles from the Katahdin General store, past the Penobscot Outdoor Center. Immediately after the Penobscot Outdoor Center turnoff and just before “the painted rock” turn left onto a dirt road.
Parts of this road contain large bumps and holes. Take your time and drive carefully. At the end of the dirt road, turn right onto the Golden Road.
The Golden Road is a privately owned logging road. It is not well maintained and contains many potholes, bumps and washboards. Take your time, will travel another six miles to Abol Bridge Campground
If you are checking to camp at Abol Bridge Campground:
Stop at Abol Store. If the store is closed, you should find your late check-in information near the door to the store.
To enter the campground, press the button on the ORANGE post next to the gas pump to open the gate.
If you are checking in for rafting:
When the speed limit drops to 25 mph on The Golden Road, take a right onto a dirt road, just before Abol Store.
Once on this dirt road take the first left into a large sand pit and park along the right side.
Once you have parked follow the trail and signs from the right corner of the pit to the Northern Outdoors Pavilion.
To avoid running back to your car, bring everything you will need for your day of rafting. You can bring your keys, wallet and valuables and store them at the Pavilion. There are small lockers available at the pavilion.
(From Greenville)
Head up the east side of Moosehead Lake on the Lily Bay Road to Kokadjo. From Kokadjo (follow signs to Abol Bridge Campground) bear left onto the dirt road and head north to the Golden Road. At the Golden Road turn right (east) and continue to mile 19 towards Millinocket. Cross over Abol Bridge and Northern Outdoors is on your left.
GPS Coordiates lat 45.836394 long -68.964314
To Rip Dam Cabins
29 miles north of Millinocket, Maine
10 miles north of Katahdin Adventure Base Camp
(From all Points)
Exit 244 off I-95. Take Route 11/157 west, through Millinocket, then follow the signs to Baxter State Park. Continue past the “painted rock” one mile and bear left at the fork. Follow the signs to Abol Bridge Campground & Store. Stay on that road for 4 miles. At Abol Store continue 10 more miles on the Golden Road to mile and turn right to Ripogenus Dam, the cabins are on your right 2000′. Rip Dam Cabins are located 29 miles out of Millinocket. Follow our signs.
(From Greenville)
Head up the east side of Moosehead Lake on the Lily Bay Road to Kokadjo. From Kokadjo (follow the signs to Rip Dam Sporting Camps), bear left onto the dirt road and head north to the Golden Road. At the Golden Road turn right (east) and continue to mile 29 towards Millinocket. Turn left at mile 29 to Ripogenus Dam the cabins are on your right 2000′. Rip Dam Cabins are located 32 miles northeast of Greenville and 29 miles out of Millinocket. Follow our signs.
GPS Coordiates lat 45.880001 long -69.174728