Access Site
ME
Penobscot River
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Lincoln, ME
County: Penobscot County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 45.34172000, -68.56991000
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Penobscot River
4 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
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I
Downstream from here (26.5 mi to put-in)
Gilman Falls
7.3 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (28.7 mi to put-in)
Old Town, 2nd Dam to Veazie Dam
7.4 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (45.9 mi to put-in)
South Orrington to Sandy Point
18.4 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (16.7 mi from take-out)
Mattawamkeag to Winn
2.6 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This boat ramp near Lincoln provides convenient access to the historic Penobscot River, one of Maine's most significant waterways. The ramp is located with parking and vault toilet facilities across Seboeis Road, allowing you to unload gear at the water's edge before parking. The site offers a scenic shoreline setting with green space suitable for picnics or rest stops.
From this access point, paddlers can head upstream to explore the Seboeis River confluence or paddle downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The Penobscot River offers a mix of flatwater and whitewater conditions, making this a versatile put-in for both day trips and longer expeditions. Multiple campsites are available along the river for those planning extended paddling journeys.
From this access point, paddlers can head upstream to explore the Seboeis River confluence or paddle downstream toward Whetstone Falls and the main stem of the Penobscot. The Penobscot River offers a mix of flatwater and whitewater conditions, making this a versatile put-in for both day trips and longer expeditions. Multiple campsites are available along the river for those planning extended paddling journeys.