Access Site
ME
Augusta
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Augusta, ME
County: Kennebec County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.31390879, -69.77165730
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Kennebec River
4 runs (1 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
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This location is on the run
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These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Augusta boat ramp provides access to the Kennebec River in central Maine. Located at the end of Water Street near Merrymeeting Dog Park and the railroad bridge, this town-operated facility features a single gravel ramp suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. From this launch point, paddlers can access the Kennebec River downstream through Sidney and Augusta, offering opportunities for exploration along this major river corridor.
**Important considerations:** The ramp is in poor condition and becomes unusable at low tide, so plan your launch around tidal conditions. On-site parking is limited. The site has no restroom facilities. To reach the ramp, follow Grove Street down to Water Street, then turn right—the launch is just past the softball fields. For current conditions or additional information, contact the Town of Augusta or the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
**Important considerations:** The ramp is in poor condition and becomes unusable at low tide, so plan your launch around tidal conditions. On-site parking is limited. The site has no restroom facilities. To reach the ramp, follow Grove Street down to Water Street, then turn right—the launch is just past the softball fields. For current conditions or additional information, contact the Town of Augusta or the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.