Access Site
ME
Penobscot River
Penobscot River • Marsh Stream • North Branch Marsh River
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Frankfort, ME
County: Waldo County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.59103373, -68.86479413
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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
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Take-out at this location
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I-III
This location is on this run
South Orrington to Sandy Point
18.4 mi
I-III
Upstream from here (21.0 mi from take-out)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I
Upstream from here (24.4 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 Frankfort, offering both upstream and downstream paddling opportunities. The ramp is located near a parking area with a vault toilet facility across Seboeis Road. The site features green space along the shore, making it a scenic spot for launching kayaks, canoes, and small boats.
From this access point, paddlers can head upstream to explore the river's confluence with the Seboeis River, or paddle downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The Penobscot River itself offers a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, with numerous access points and campsites available for day trips and longer excursions. Unload gear at the boat ramp before parking in the designated lot.
From this access point, paddlers can head upstream to explore the river's confluence with the Seboeis River, or paddle downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The Penobscot River itself offers a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, with numerous access points and campsites available for day trips and longer excursions. Unload gear at the boat ramp before parking in the designated lot.