Access Site
ME
Penobscot River
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Hampden, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.76540000, -68.79690000
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Penobscot River
4 runs (3 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-III
Downstream from here (3.5 mi to put-in)
South Orrington to Sandy Point
18.4 mi
I-III
Upstream from here (8.9 mi from take-out)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I
Upstream from here (12.2 mi from take-out)
Gilman Falls
7.3 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
This boat ramp provides convenient access to the historic Penobscot River in Hampden. The facility includes a concrete ramp near the parking area, with a vault toilet located across Seboeis Road. Unload your gear at the ramp before parking in the designated lot. The site offers scenic green space along the shoreline, making it suitable for both launching and a brief rest.
From this access point, paddlers can head upstream to explore the confluence with the Seboeis River or paddle downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The Penobscot River features a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, with multiple access points throughout its length, making it suitable for day trips and longer expeditions with established campsites available downstream.
From this access point, paddlers can head upstream to explore the confluence with the Seboeis River or paddle downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The Penobscot River features a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, with multiple access points throughout its length, making it suitable for day trips and longer expeditions with established campsites available downstream.