Access Site
ME
Mailly Waterfront Park
City: Bowdoinham, ME
County: Sagadahoc County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.00814555, -69.89514594
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Androscoggin River near Auburn, Maine
16.2 mi away
Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Maine
16.3 mi away
Kennebec River at Gardiner, Maine
16.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Cathance River
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access:** Located at 8 River Road in Bowdoinham, Mailly Waterfront Park provides a substantial public boat landing on the Cathance River with a quality boat ramp, spacious parking, and dedicated access road. This is an excellent launching point for kayakers and canoeists looking to explore the Cathance.
**River Character:** The Cathance River in the Bowdoinham area is notably wide and open compared to the narrower, forested stretches upriver toward Topsham. The shoreline features grassy banks and offers pleasant paddling conditions for non-motorized vessels. The Cathance is one of six rivers that merge to form Merrymeeting Bay, located just a short paddle downstream from the park—making this an ideal base for exploring the confluence area.
**Best For:** Kayakers and canoeists seeking easy access with good facilities. The combination of wide-open water, ample parking, and a well-maintained ramp makes this a convenient starting point for day paddles or longer explorations toward Merrymeeting Bay.
**River Character:** The Cathance River in the Bowdoinham area is notably wide and open compared to the narrower, forested stretches upriver toward Topsham. The shoreline features grassy banks and offers pleasant paddling conditions for non-motorized vessels. The Cathance is one of six rivers that merge to form Merrymeeting Bay, located just a short paddle downstream from the park—making this an ideal base for exploring the confluence area.
**Best For:** Kayakers and canoeists seeking easy access with good facilities. The combination of wide-open water, ample parking, and a well-maintained ramp makes this a convenient starting point for day paddles or longer explorations toward Merrymeeting Bay.