Recreation on the Androscoggin River

B 4. IP Mill/Pine Island/Snoopy River Access/PORTAGE
On the west side (river right). Follow signs for IP Mill, crossing river on POW Remembrance Bridge (Riley Rd.) Turn right to go upstream, and access is on the right. Pine Island is a picnic area/boat access, more easily used for downstream access. The Snoopy access is upstream of Pine Island and is marked by a cartoon Snoopy in a canoe. There is no public access downriver from Pine Island.

B 5. Livermore Falls Dam River Access
Access is on the west side of the river (river right), south of Rt. 4 bridge on River Rd. First is a signed anglers and kayaker's access. If river is too shallow here, 1/2 mile down River Rd. are paths that lead to the river.

Dixfield River Access- Pine Island/Snoopy River Access Flatwater
A little paddled section of the river, with corn and potato fields lining the banks. One portage around Riley Dam. After the Pine Island River access, there is no public access to the river upstream of the Livermore Falls Dam. Paddlers wishing to continue downstream must transport their boats downstream of the Livermore Falls Dam.

Livermore -Twin Bridges Flatwater-Class 2+
Silver maples and other hardwoods dominate the river here. No bridges or nearby roads make this piece of the Androscoggin one of the most peaceful. Two sets of rapids are midway down, not hazardous, but take some boat control to maneuver through successfully. Warning: On river right downstream of the Twin Bridges there is a substantial ledge drop rapid. Take out on island and portage around rapids. At some water levels the channel along river left is runnable.

Please refer to water flow classifications for definitions of the rating system, and comprehensive list of characteristics of different segments of the Androscoggin River.

These on-line maps are intended for reference only, and do not print well from the web. The AMC Androscoggin River Map and Guide, printed on waterproof tyvek, is indispensible to the river enthusiast. Copies are $7.95, for information on ordering, click this link.(adobe acrobat .pdf file)

Click on the map number links to the right for information on that section of the river