Access Site
ME
Gardiner
Kennebec River • Cobbosseecontee Stream • Togus Stream
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Gardiner, ME
County: Kennebec County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.22950000, -69.77000000
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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
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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 Gardiner Public Town Landing is conveniently located just below the Gardiner and Randolph Bridge, accessible via Route 24 in downtown Gardiner. This facility features two cement boat ramps serviced by a float, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and larger boats. The site includes picnic tables and restroom facilities, with trailer parking available in a large city lot (parking can be limited during peak times).
This launch provides excellent access to the Kennebec River, offering paddlers entry to a significant waterway in central Maine. The Waterfront Park setting in historic downtown Gardiner adds amenities including scenic overlooks and a boardwalk, making it a pleasant spot to begin or end your paddle. The site is ideal for exploring both the river proper and the connected Cobbosseecontee Stream, with good opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and recreational paddling.
This launch provides excellent access to the Kennebec River, offering paddlers entry to a significant waterway in central Maine. The Waterfront Park setting in historic downtown Gardiner adds amenities including scenic overlooks and a boardwalk, making it a pleasant spot to begin or end your paddle. The site is ideal for exploring both the river proper and the connected Cobbosseecontee Stream, with good opportunities for fishing, wildlife viewing, and recreational paddling.