The Jackman Region Offers Exciting and Challenging
Whitewater Rafting/Canoeing/Kayaking!
The last log drive on the Kennebec River was in 1975. Prior to that time, there had been little recreational use of the river. The first few commercial trips down the river were made in wooden boats called dories. Rafts have replaced the dories.
Whitewater rafting trips on the Kennebec, Dead and Penobscot rivers are great experiences filled with thrills and excitement! The rafting season runs from late April/early May until mid-October. Rafting trips are run daily on the Kennebec and Penobscot Rivers. The Dead River has six high water releases each season.
The Kennebec and Dead Rivers, Class III and IV, are located in The Forks, just 25 miles from Jackman, easily accessible for a fun and memorable day trip! (The Penobscot River, Class IV and V is located by Baxter State Park.)
A day of rafting will generally include a cook-out lunch (usually a choice of steak, chicken, or fish), and a slide and video presentation of your trip! Life jackets, paddles, and helmets are provided by the outfitter. Each raft is guided by a licensed Maine Whitewater Guide.
CANOEING/KAYAKING:
- Cry of the Loon Outdoor Adventures: Offering 3-day kayak/canoe trips in Maine's Northwestern lakes and rivers. We also offer canoe rentals featuring Old Town Discovery 169 canoes for the famous Bow trip, shuttle service is also available.
WHITEWATER RAFTING:
- AAA Moxie Rafting: Whitewater Rafting and Canoeing on New Englands Wild Rivers.
- AAA Whitewater: Offers the finest personalized whitewater rafting trips on the West Branch of the Penobscot, Dead and Kennebec Rivers.
- Crab Apple Whitewater, Inc: Offering 13 different activities ranging from scenic float trips to world class whitewater.
- North American Whitewater: Whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Kennebec, Dead, Penobscot Rivers in Maine since 1984.
- North Country Rivers Expeditions along the Kennebec, Penobscot and Dead Rivers.
- Northern Outdoors: Whitewater adventures, team-building, resort and much more!
- Professional River Runners of Maine, Inc: 1-6 day Rafting/canoeing/camping trips on 3 rivers.
- Windfall Outdoor Center: Whitewater rafting, accommodations, and programs for the Maine High Adventure Scouts program.