Access Site
ME
Piscataquis River
City: Howland, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.24056444, -68.65850122
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Piscataquis River
3 runs (2 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
Upstream from here (13.4 mi from take-out)
Dover-Foxcroft 18.5 mi to Derby, 9 mi to Medford
28.0 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (13.0 mi from take-out)
Medford to Maxfield
0.5 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
The Piscataquis River boat ramp in Howland provides public access to this scenic Maine river located in Penobscot County. This is a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorboats looking to explore the Piscataquis River system. The access site features a boat ramp suitable for launching various watercraft types.
Before visiting, check current conditions and water levels, as the Piscataquis River's flow can vary seasonally. Paddlers should be prepared for Maine river conditions and carry appropriate safety equipment. Contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for specific details about amenities (parking, restroom facilities, boarding floats), current fees, and any seasonal closures or restrictions at this particular location.
Before visiting, check current conditions and water levels, as the Piscataquis River's flow can vary seasonally. Paddlers should be prepared for Maine river conditions and carry appropriate safety equipment. Contact the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife for specific details about amenities (parking, restroom facilities, boarding floats), current fees, and any seasonal closures or restrictions at this particular location.