Access Site
ME
Weston Woods
Source: maine_department_of_agriculture__conservation_and_forestry Updated 1 year ago
City: Madison, ME
County: Somerset County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.80450000, -69.88650000
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Kennebec 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(IV)
Put-in at this location
Madison Wave
0.4 mi
I
Upstream from here (28.1 mi from take-out)
The Forks to Caratunk
10.5 mi
II-III
Upstream from here (37.2 mi from take-out)
2) Lower Kennebec: Carry Brook to the Forks
8.1 mi
17 ft/mi
III-IV
Upstream from here (42.6 mi from take-out)
1) Kennebec Gorge: Harris Station Dam to Carry Brook
3.4 mi
40 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Weston Woods provides a small, informal access point to the Kennebec River in Madison. Located at the end of Weston Avenue (approximately 1.3 miles from the Main Street traffic light), this site features a modest parking area suitable for 2-3 vehicles. This is best suited for hand-launch paddling—kayaks and canoes can be easily carried to the water from here. The limited parking makes it ideal for smaller groups or paddlers looking for a quieter entry point.
For those with trailers seeking a more developed ramp, the nearby **Nathan Street Boat Launch** is a better option, featuring a concrete ramp, ample trailer parking, and picnic facilities. From either access point, paddlers can explore the Kennebec River, which offers opportunities for upstream travel toward North Anson and downstream paddling. Both sites provide good staging areas for recreational paddling and fishing in the region.
For those with trailers seeking a more developed ramp, the nearby **Nathan Street Boat Launch** is a better option, featuring a concrete ramp, ample trailer parking, and picnic facilities. From either access point, paddlers can explore the Kennebec River, which offers opportunities for upstream travel toward North Anson and downstream paddling. Both sites provide good staging areas for recreational paddling and fishing in the region.