Access Site
ME
Hinckley
Kennebec River • Carrabassett Stream • Martin Stream
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Fairfield, ME
County: Somerset County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.68497105, -69.63119529
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Kennebec River
4 runs (2 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
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I(IV)
Upstream from here (19.0 mi from take-out)
Madison Wave
0.4 mi
I
Upstream from here (43.1 mi from take-out)
The Forks to Caratunk
10.5 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 Hinckley access site provides boat ramp access to the Kennebec River in Fairfield, Somerset County. This hard-surface ramp (20' wide × 24' long with a 13% grade) accommodates trailered boats and is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats. The site is locally owned and maintained, offering 8 parking spaces for rigs and 6 for vehicles. Note that there is no float system at this launch, and facilities are limited—no restrooms are available on-site.
The Kennebec River at this location is Maine's third-largest river, flowing southward through the central part of the state after consolidating flows from lakes in north-central Maine. Paddlers should be aware of the river's significant flow and be prepared accordingly. Given the river's size and the proximity to Waterville-Winslow and other towns downstream, water conditions can vary seasonally, so check current conditions before launching. This access point is a good option for those looking to explore this major river corridor in the mid-state region.
The Kennebec River at this location is Maine's third-largest river, flowing southward through the central part of the state after consolidating flows from lakes in north-central Maine. Paddlers should be aware of the river's significant flow and be prepared accordingly. Given the river's size and the proximity to Waterville-Winslow and other towns downstream, water conditions can vary seasonally, so check current conditions before launching. This access point is a good option for those looking to explore this major river corridor in the mid-state region.