Access Site
ME
Greenbush
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Greenbush, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.05796000, -68.65611000
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Penobscot River
4 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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I
Downstream from here (6.4 mi to put-in)
Gilman Falls
7.3 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (8.7 mi to put-in)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (25.7 mi to put-in)
South Orrington to Sandy Point
18.4 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (35.4 mi from take-out)
Mattawamkeag to Winn
2.6 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Greenbush boat ramp provides direct access to the Penobscot River at Mile 55, making it a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters exploring this popular Maine waterway. The ramp accommodates small to medium-sized boats and is located in Greenbush, Penobscot County, roughly 14 miles north of Bangor. This access point works well as either a starting point or takeout for multi-day paddling trips on the Penobscot.
Paddlers should expect mostly flatwater conditions with some swift sections and shallow ledges between Greenbush and upstream access points. A popular 14-mile route runs from Howland Boat Launch to Greenbush, or you can shorten it to 10 miles by putting in at Passadumkeag. **Note for motorboat users:** Water levels downstream of Passadumkeag are often too shallow for motoring; plan accordingly to avoid hauling your boat. The nearby Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Milford offers additional paddling opportunities in the region.
Paddlers should expect mostly flatwater conditions with some swift sections and shallow ledges between Greenbush and upstream access points. A popular 14-mile route runs from Howland Boat Launch to Greenbush, or you can shorten it to 10 miles by putting in at Passadumkeag. **Note for motorboat users:** Water levels downstream of Passadumkeag are often too shallow for motoring; plan accordingly to avoid hauling your boat. The nearby Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Milford offers additional paddling opportunities in the region.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
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