
Kayaking · Maine
Kayaking in Maine
10 outfitters across Maine. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
7,194 mi
613 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
10 of 10
Cities
9
Most in Bristol (2)
Best season
Jun to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 10 outfitters listed in Maine.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Osprey's Echo Sea Kayaking | Stonington | 5.0226 Google reviews |
| Casco Bay Kayak | Harpswell | 5.051 Google reviews |
| Maine Kayak Office | Bristol | 5.036 Google reviews |
| Acadia 1 Kayaking Center | Lamoine | 5.029 Google reviews |
| Maine Kayak Rental Shop | Bristol | 5.017 Google reviews |
| Maine Kayak Boothbay Harbor Shop | Boothbay Harbor | 5.011 Google reviews |
| Skyline Maine Adventures Canoe & Kayak Rentals | Hampden | 4.941 Google reviews |
| Castine Kayak Adventures | Castine | 4.8165 Google reviews |
Operators
Kayaking operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Maine
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Maine
- 7,194 mi
- River reaches
- 613
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 73
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Saint John River222 mi
- Kennebec River165 mi
- West Branch Penobscot River116 mi
- Aroostook River111 mi
- Penobscot River109 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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