Access Site
ME
Penobscot River
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Verona Island, ME
County: Hancock County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.56917000, -68.79122000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
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
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-III
This location is on this run
South Orrington to Sandy Point
18.4 mi
I-III
Upstream from here (20.1 mi from take-out)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I
Upstream from here (23.3 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
Located on Verona Island in Hancock County, the Verona Park boat ramp provides convenient access to the lower reaches of the historic Penobscot River. This dedicated ramp serves as an excellent put-in point for paddlers exploring both upstream and downstream sections of the river. From here, you can paddle upstream toward the river's confluence with the Seboeis River, or downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot beyond.
The site offers practical amenities including a designated parking lot and vault toilet facilities located across Seboeis Road. Plan to unload gear near the boat ramp before parking your vehicle. The surrounding green space provides scenic shoreline views and pleasant areas for picnicking or relaxing before or after your paddle.
The Penobscot River offers a diverse mix of flatwater and whitewater paddling opportunities with numerous access points, making this location ideal for day trips as well as launches for longer expeditions. Check river conditions and difficulty ratings for your intended route before heading out, as conditions vary significantly depending on which section you plan to paddle.
The site offers practical amenities including a designated parking lot and vault toilet facilities located across Seboeis Road. Plan to unload gear near the boat ramp before parking your vehicle. The surrounding green space provides scenic shoreline views and pleasant areas for picnicking or relaxing before or after your paddle.
The Penobscot River offers a diverse mix of flatwater and whitewater paddling opportunities with numerous access points, making this location ideal for day trips as well as launches for longer expeditions. Check river conditions and difficulty ratings for your intended route before heading out, as conditions vary significantly depending on which section you plan to paddle.