PENOBSCOT RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING

• The most technical whitewater in Maine, and, the eastern United States!
• 1 & 2 day trips available - along with a wide range of camping & lodging package options (see below).
• Meeting location is The Big Moose Inn at 9:00 A.M.(see Maine Map and Directions pages). We recommend checking in 20-30 minutes prior to the meeting time. Trips do not wait for late arrivals. No refunds, credits or transfers for late arrivals.
• Minimum age - 14 years.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Absolutely breathtaking scenery as you paddle right under Mt Katahdin in Baxter State Park.
• Guaranteed whitewater since there are dam controlled releases every day (May through Sept).
• No experience necessary, and no minimum group size.
• Overall Class 4 river (on a 1-6 scale).
• Rapids range from class 3-5 (on a 1-6 scale).
• We paddle the lower section in the morning (class 3 & 4), and then the upper gorge (class 4 & 5) in the afternoon.
• The Penobscot River flows along the banks of Baxter State Park - Download Baxter State Park PDF Map
  
  

PENOBSCOT RIVER "FULL RIVER" RAFTING TRIP - 2008 PRICING

SEASON

DATES

WEEKDAYS

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

June 14 - July 6

$92

Sept 1 - Sept 14

$92

Sept 15 - Sept 28

• 6 person sport raft add $20 per person; 4 person sport rafts add $30 per person. Sport Rafts must be booked in advance.
• Minimum Age - 14 Years.
• Youth 14-16 years old - $72 per person - some exclusions apply.
• Youth groups (Scouts, Camps, Church, High School and College Outings) $64 per person - some exclusions apply.
• Group discount - 1 free per 16 people (pay for 15 and the 16th is FREE)
• Click here for camping, cabin & rafting packages - Big Moose Cabins & Campground
• Click here for motel & rafting packages - Econolodge Inn & Suites
• Click here to make an Online Reservation

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PENOBSCOT RIVER "ULTIMATE" RAFTING TRIP - 2008 PRICING

SEASON

DATES

WEEKDAYS

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

June 14 - July 6

$112

Sept 1 - Sept 14

$112

Sept 15 - Sept 28

• Run the Upper Section (class 4-5) two times, we do not run the lower section.
• Minimum Age - 16 Years.
• Minimum group size is 16 on weekdays, 24 on weekends, or join an existing trip.
• Penobscot "Ultimate" trips are not available on Saturdays July 12 - Aug 30.
• 6 person sport raft add $20 per person; 4 person sport rafts add $30 per person. Sport Rafts must be booked in advance.
• Group discount - 1 free per 16 people (pay for 15 and the 16th is FREE)
• Click here for camping, cabin & rafting packages - Big Moose Cabins & Campground
• Click here for motel & rafting packages - Econolodge Inn & Suites
• Click here to make an Online Reservation
  

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PENOBSCOT RIVER "TWO DAY RAFTING TRIP" - 2008 PRICING

SEASON

DATES

WEEKDAYS

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

June 14 - July 6

$194

$194

Sept 1 - Sept 14

$194

$194

Sept 15 - Sept 28

• Includes Penobscot Full River Trip on Day #1 and Penobscot "Ultimate" on Day #2
• Minimum Age - 16 Years.
• Minimum group size is 16 on weekdays and 24 on weekends, or join an existing trip.
• 6 person sport raft add $20 per person; 4 person sport rafts add $30 per person. Sport Rafts must be booked in advance.
• Group discount - 1 free per 16 people (pay for 15 and the 16th is FREE)
• Click here for camping, cabin & rafting packages - Big Moose Cabins & Campground
• Click here for motel & rafting packages - Econolodge Inn & Suites
• Click here to make an Online Reservation

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PENOBSCOT RIVER "TWO DAY ON-RIVER OVERNIGHT" 2008 PRICING

SEASON

DATES

WEEKDAYS

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

June 14 - July 6

$236

$236

Sept 1 - Sept 14

$236

$236

Sept 15 - Sept 28

• NEW FOR 2008
• Two days of continuous rafting on the Penboscot River (Ripogenus Gorge to Ambejesus Lake), overnight on-river camping in the shadows of Mt Katahdin, meals prepared by your guides, tents and dry bags supplied. Bring your own sleeping bag, pad and personal gear.
• Minimum Age - 14 years.
• Minimum Group Size - 16 guests or join an existing trip.
• 6 person sport raft add $20 per person; 4 person sport rafts add $30 per person. Sport Rafts must be booked in advance.
• Group discount - 1 free per 16 people (pay for 15 and the 16th is FREE)
• Click here for camping, cabin & rafting packages - Big Moose Cabins & Campground
• Click here for motel & rafting packages - Econolodge Inn & Suites
• Click here to make an Online Reservation

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NORTH COUNTRY RIVERS RESERVATION POLICY

ALL RAFTING AND LODGING RESERVATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY! MAKE RESERVATIONS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO INSURE YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S). WEEKEND SPACE MAY LIMITED.

Group Discount: Pay for 15 and the 16th is FREE.

• 50% DEPOSIT CONFIRMS YOUR RESERVATION - BALANCE DUE 45 DAYS BEFORE YOUR TRIP DATE
  
• ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE - TRANSFERABLE WITH 45 DAYS NOTICE IN WRITING
  
• MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY TO INSURE YOUR PREFERRED DATE - WEEKEND SPACE IS LIMITED

NORTH COUNTRY RIVERS ACCEPTS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, PERSONAL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS