Access Site
ME
Penobscot River
Penobscot River • East Branch Penobscot River • West Branch Penobscot River
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Medway, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.61483000, -68.53906000
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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
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I-II
Downstream from here (13.9 mi to put-in)
Mattawamkeag to Winn
2.6 mi
I
Downstream from here (45.4 mi to put-in)
Gilman Falls
7.3 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (47.6 mi to put-in)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 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 near Medway provides convenient access to the historic Penobscot River, offering paddlers and boaters an excellent put-in point for exploring this dynamic waterway. The facility includes a dedicated boat ramp, parking lot, and vault toilet (located across Seboeis Road). Unload gear at the ramp before parking in the designated lot. The site is easily accessed from Route 15 via local roads.
The Penobscot River at this location offers versatile paddling opportunities suitable for different skill levels and trip types. 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 beyond. The river features a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, making it suitable for day trips and longer expeditions.
This access point is one of several along the Penobscot, a major Maine river with abundant campsites for multi-day trips and green space for day-use recreation. Whether you're interested in a casual paddle, scenic picnic, or extended river journey, this ramp serves as a solid gateway to one of Maine's most popular paddling destinations.
The Penobscot River at this location offers versatile paddling opportunities suitable for different skill levels and trip types. 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 beyond. The river features a mix of flatwater and whitewater sections, making it suitable for day trips and longer expeditions.
This access point is one of several along the Penobscot, a major Maine river with abundant campsites for multi-day trips and green space for day-use recreation. Whether you're interested in a casual paddle, scenic picnic, or extended river journey, this ramp serves as a solid gateway to one of Maine's most popular paddling destinations.