Rafting - Kennebec River

Kennebec River Whitewater Rafting

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One Day Kennebec River Whitewater Rafting Adventure

The Kennebec River Gorge is one of the most beautiful in the East with steep rock walls on both sides, and with many waves that are four to six feet high. Paddle into rapids with names like Big Mama, White Washer, and the infamous Magic Falls. Then, with the rapids behind us, jump in and float with the current while you feel the power of the river, taking you downstream.

After your raft trip, enjoy a delicious meal of rice pilaf, strip steak, cole slaw, roll, lemonade and homemade dessert (fish, chicken or veggie meal is available on request) followed by a slide and video show of your trip.

Four times each year the power company tests the turbines of Harris Station. The waterflow is wide open to 8,000 cfs-a truly special, thrilling ride almost twice the usual waterflow. These 2010 Kennebec High Water releases are scheduled for June 19, July 5, September 11 and September 25.

Rates from $60-$110 per person

(Minimum Age: 10 years.)

Overnight "Out-Back" Camping Adventures

Raft the exciting Kennebec River Gorge on day one. (Some days we do Fun Yaks on day one.) Then enjoy a delicious BBQ followed by a slide and video show of your trip. Next, we will drive you to 90-foot Moxie Falls where you can take pictures and swim in the pools above the falls. After a refreshing dip in the cool water, we will take a back-road safari in our van, on the lookout for wildlife including moose, deer, eagles and osprey.

Back at the overnight site along the Dead River and near our base camp, you can lounge in our hot tub, take a shower, and use our other modern facilities. Set up your tent. Sit around the bonfire. Enjoy a few cold, frosty beverages and hors d'oeuvres. For dinner, you have a choice of lobster, steak or chicken, served with corn on the cob, baked potatoes and all the trimmings. After supper we will make hot apple crisp, homemade ice cream and the campers' favorite, s'mores.

The next day, enjoy breakfast prepared over an open fire and get ready for six miles of Class II and III whitewater in our exciting fun yaks. All trips include a Registered Maine Guide, safety instruction, equipment, and transportation.

Adult "Out Back" Adventure

June-August
21 and over, must have minimum of 8 people
Alcohol Permitted
2-Day $189.00 pp

Family "Out-Back" Adventure
One of GO Magazine's Top 20 US Family Adventures

minimum age: 10 years
minimum of 8 people
No Alcohol Permitted
2-Day $189.00 pp

We supply tents, camping equipment, thick sleeping pads, food, guides, river equipment, dry bags and transportation.

You supply pillow, warm clothes, rain gear, shorts, sturdy footwear, flashlight, sleeping bag, insect repellent.

Group discounts: available for church groups, youth groups, boy scouts, company groups and friends.

Guests over 21: beer, wine and alcohol are permitted in moderation. We will transport it to the overnight site.

Multi-Magic Upper Gorge Trip

Twice the run, twice the fun. The Multi-Magic trip is for the high adventure thrill-seeker on the Kennebec River. Raft the 5 mile Upper Kennebec Gorge through Class III to V whitewater, take out at Carry Brook, return to Harris Station and ride the Upper Gorge again. Take out at Carry Brook and return to base camp for a hearty barbecue. The Multi-Magic Adventure is offered any day excluding high-water release days and Saturdays. A minimum of 16 people is required. We will try to combine passengers from different parties to qualify for the minimum.

June & September $90 per person, July-August $100 per person. Minimum age 10.

Weekend Upper Gorge Adventure

New for 2009, this trip offers a full Kennebec river trip with BBQ on Saturday and an upper Gorge Class III and IV trip on Sunday morning. Take out at Carry Brook and return to base camp by noon. Minimum age 10. $ 150.00 pp

Sport Boat - Whitewater Raft

A sport boat is a 13-foot long raft, the smallest the State of Maine allows on the Kennebec River. These rafts are very responsive especially on lower water flows, so we can surf and play in the smaller rapids. We were the first company to offer this kind of trip.

Add $10.00 per person to price of regular trip.

Contact Magic Falls Maine Whitewater Rafting Company to plan your outdoor adventure on the Kennebec River, or Dead River and spend your vacation whitewater rafting in Maine! Complete our on-line Maine white water rafting trip planning form to check prices and availability.