Access Site
ME
Penobscot River
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Orrington, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.69094000, -68.81878000
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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
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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 (13.6 mi from take-out)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I
Upstream from here (17.0 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 in Orrington provides convenient access to the historic Penobscot River, one of Maine's major waterways. The facility includes a dedicated boat ramp near the parking area and offers green space along the shore. A vault toilet is available on-site, and an unloading area is provided near the ramp for convenient gear management before parking in the designated lot across Seboeis Road.
The Penobscot River at this location offers paddlers excellent versatility, with opportunities to explore both upstream and downstream sections. From here, kayakers and canoeists can paddle upstream to the river's confluence with the Seboeis River, or downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The river features a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, making it suitable for various skill levels depending on your chosen route. This access point also serves as a gateway to longer paddling expeditions, with campsites available further along the river for multi-day trips.
The Penobscot River at this location offers paddlers excellent versatility, with opportunities to explore both upstream and downstream sections. From here, kayakers and canoeists can paddle upstream to the river's confluence with the Seboeis River, or downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The river features a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, making it suitable for various skill levels depending on your chosen route. This access point also serves as a gateway to longer paddling expeditions, with campsites available further along the river for multi-day trips.