Maine's Dead River Rafting Details
More Details about the Dead River and Rafting Trips
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Where is the Dead River?
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High Adventure Raft Option : Diablo Sport Adventures
- Recommended for experienced paddlers only, minimum age of 15 years old.
- Add $20 to standard price.
- Minimum 4 people required for trip departure.
Special Dead River High Release: Adrenaline Whitewater!
- Age Requirements: 15 years old
- 2008 Dates: Sat May 3rd, Sat May 10th
Why is it called the Dead River anyway?
The Dead River apparently got its name from the native Indians, who called it that because of its slow current. (pre-dam of course.) With the dam on the river, the releases are anything BUT slow! The Dead River is the west branch of the Kennebec River, and joins the Kennebec River at The Forks, Maine.The town of The Forks got its name (you guessed it) because it is located at the confluence of two major rivers; the Kennebec and the Dead. More area history is coming, stay tuned!
Pricing:
- Season Rates: $59-$109
- View Rates Calendar for Dead River Rafting prices on your desired trip date
- A user fee of $11.50 per person to cover road access to the river and a levy paid to the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife will be added to each rafting guest.
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- Download our Participation Waiver Form