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Access Site ME

Mexico

Androscoggin River

Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago

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City: Mexico, ME
County: Oxford County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.55546966, -70.54266966
Public Boat Launch, 20 Riverside Ave, Mexico, ME 04257, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Androscoggin River at Rumford, Maine Same River 0.3 mi away
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Little Androscoggin River near South Paris, Maine Same River 17.4 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Androscoggin River
5 runs
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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II(III) This location is on this run Dresser Rips
0.5 mi
II Downstream from here (43.4 mi to put-in) 1. Errol Rapids
0.4 mi 35 ft/mi
I-II Downstream from here (43.7 mi to put-in) 2. Bragg's Bay to Pontook
17.5 mi 5 ft/mi
I(II) Downstream from here (48.8 mi to put-in) Lisbon (The Brothel)
0.1 mi
II Upstream from here (46.8 mi from take-out) 3. Pontook
2.5 mi 23 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Mexico boat ramp on Riverside Avenue provides public access to the Androscoggin River in Oxford County. This launch features a concrete ramp suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The facility includes parking and a recently improved launch area with concrete planking, making it relatively straightforward for launching compared to some other regional access points.

Paddlers using this access should be aware of conditions downstream, particularly near the Pejepscot Dam. When returning to this take-out, stay to the right side of the river as you approach the dam and paddle through the slot in the barrier on the far right to access the haul-out area. The Androscoggin River in this section can be influenced by dam releases upstream, so water levels may vary. This is a good starting point for exploring the river above the dam or for short day trips in the area.