Access Site
ME
Brewer Municipal
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Brewer, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.81876618, -68.72300471
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Penobscot River
4 runs (3 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-III
Downstream from here (9.8 mi to put-in)
South Orrington to Sandy Point
18.4 mi
I-III
Upstream from here (2.6 mi from take-out)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I
Upstream from here (6.0 mi from take-out)
Gilman Falls
7.3 mi
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 Brewer Municipal access site provides boat launch facilities on the Penobscot River in Brewer, Maine. This location serves as a convenient put-in for paddlers and boaters exploring the lower Penobscot River valley. The site is easily accessible off Routes 9 and 178 in downtown Brewer, with nearby amenities including parking and services in town.
**Paddlers should note that this is a tidal section of the Penobscot River.** Timing your launch with tide conditions is important—high or rising tides generally provide better water levels for launching and paddling. The river here is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. If you're planning a multi-day paddle, downstream options include hand-carry launches in Bangor and Brewer about one mile away, Hamlin's Marina at Mile 80 (which offers amenities including restrooms), and the South Orrington Boat Launch at Mile 87 near Sturgeon Leap Campsite.
Before launching, check local tide tables and weather conditions, as wind can be a significant factor on the lower Penobscot. The Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge lies about 14 miles north for those interested in exploring additional paddling opportunities in the region.
**Paddlers should note that this is a tidal section of the Penobscot River.** Timing your launch with tide conditions is important—high or rising tides generally provide better water levels for launching and paddling. The river here is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. If you're planning a multi-day paddle, downstream options include hand-carry launches in Bangor and Brewer about one mile away, Hamlin's Marina at Mile 80 (which offers amenities including restrooms), and the South Orrington Boat Launch at Mile 87 near Sturgeon Leap Campsite.
Before launching, check local tide tables and weather conditions, as wind can be a significant factor on the lower Penobscot. The Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge lies about 14 miles north for those interested in exploring additional paddling opportunities in the region.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
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