Access Site
ME
Orono
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Orono, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.86960000, -68.67280000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
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
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
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Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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I-III
This location is on this run
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I
Take-out at this location
Gilman Falls
7.3 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (14.7 mi to put-in)
South Orrington to Sandy Point
18.4 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (47.3 mi from take-out)
Mattawamkeag to Winn
2.6 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Orono access site offers a well-maintained concrete boat ramp on the Penobscot River in central Maine. Located off Bennoch Road with adequate parking, this town-maintained facility is suitable for trailered boats and serves as a convenient launch point for paddlers exploring this major river system. The site is accessible year-round and provides direct access to the river's flatwater sections.
The Penobscot River is known for its mix of flatwater and whitewater paddling opportunities, with numerous access points and campsites along its length. From Orono, paddlers can explore varying water conditions depending on river flow and their direction of travel. The river has a rich history as an Atlantic salmon stream, and you may encounter commercial and recreational fishing activity. This is a good access point for day trips or as part of longer paddling expeditions on the river. The nearby Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (about 14 miles north) offers additional recreational opportunities in the area.
The Penobscot River is known for its mix of flatwater and whitewater paddling opportunities, with numerous access points and campsites along its length. From Orono, paddlers can explore varying water conditions depending on river flow and their direction of travel. The river has a rich history as an Atlantic salmon stream, and you may encounter commercial and recreational fishing activity. This is a good access point for day trips or as part of longer paddling expeditions on the river. The nearby Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge (about 14 miles north) offers additional recreational opportunities in the area.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
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