Trip Length | Full Day, 13.3 Miles |
Fishing | Yes |
Camping | Yes |
Manager | Private, Brookfield Renewable |
Wild & Scenic | No |
Water Trail | No |
Description | American Whitewater |
River Flow Information |
https://www.safewaters.com/facility/28 This section of river is dependent on flow being released from an upstream hydropower dam. The Dead River offers 8 scheduled releases each year with 2 flow options for different experiences, 3500cfs summer flows and up to 6000+cfs during spring and fall. The 16 mile stretch of continuous white water is among the longest in the east, and offers Class III-IV+, ending near The Forks, ME at the confluence with the Kennebec River, which offers options for multi-day paddling trips on both rivers. |