Access Site
ME
Penobscot River
Penobscot River • Piscataquis River
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Howland, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.25521787, -68.64922014
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Whitewater Runs on Penobscot River
4 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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I
Downstream from here (20.0 mi to put-in)
Gilman Falls
7.3 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (22.3 mi to put-in)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (38.3 mi to put-in)
South Orrington to Sandy Point
18.4 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (24.8 mi from take-out)
Mattawamkeag to Winn
2.6 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This boat ramp near Howland provides convenient access to the Penobscot River, one of Maine's major waterways. The ramp is located with parking and vault toilet facilities across Seboeis Road, offering a well-organized launch point for both day trips and longer paddling adventures. Unload gear at the ramp before parking in the designated lot.
The Howland access serves paddlers heading in either direction: upstream toward the confluence with the Seboeis River, or downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The river in this area offers a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, making it suitable for various skill levels. This is one of several access points along the Penobscot system, which provides ample opportunities for day use and multi-day camping trips through central Maine.
The Howland access serves paddlers heading in either direction: upstream toward the confluence with the Seboeis River, or downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The river in this area offers a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, making it suitable for various skill levels. This is one of several access points along the Penobscot system, which provides ample opportunities for day use and multi-day camping trips through central Maine.