Access Site
ME
Medomak Rest Area Put-In
City: Waldoboro, ME
County: Lincoln
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 44.10057200, -69.38339000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine
13.4 mi away
Kennebec River at Gardiner, Maine
21.2 mi away
Cobbosseecontee Stream at Gardiner, Maine
21.5 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-III(V)
Put-in
Medomak River - Medomak River Rest Area to Pine Street Landing
Current Conditions
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Sheepscot River at North Whitefield, Maine
Whitewater Runs on Medomak River
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Medomak Rest Area Put-In is a whitewater access point on the Medomak River in Waldoboro, Lincoln County, Maine. The Medomak River is a medium-sized stream with a total length of 39.38 miles, featuring a significant elevation drop of 567 feet over its course. At this put-in location, paddlers can expect moderate gradient conditions with an average slope of 14.4 feet per mile and average flows around 220 cubic feet per second, making this suitable for whitewater enthusiasts seeking moderately technical paddling.
The river's stream order of 4 and proximity to the headwaters means this is an upper-river section with faster-moving water compared to lower sections. Average current velocity is approximately 1.74 feet per second, and the river maintains a consistent gradient that creates whitewater characteristics throughout much of the paddling season. From this put-in, paddlers have approximately 39 miles of river before reaching the ocean, providing various options for day trips or multi-day expeditions depending on skill level and objectives.
The Medomak watershed drains 109 square miles and represents a healthy medium river system in coastal Maine. Paddlers should be prepared for whitewater conditions and ensure they have appropriate skill levels for moving water paddling before launching from this access point.
The river's stream order of 4 and proximity to the headwaters means this is an upper-river section with faster-moving water compared to lower sections. Average current velocity is approximately 1.74 feet per second, and the river maintains a consistent gradient that creates whitewater characteristics throughout much of the paddling season. From this put-in, paddlers have approximately 39 miles of river before reaching the ocean, providing various options for day trips or multi-day expeditions depending on skill level and objectives.
The Medomak watershed drains 109 square miles and represents a healthy medium river system in coastal Maine. Paddlers should be prepared for whitewater conditions and ensure they have appropriate skill levels for moving water paddling before launching from this access point.