Recreation on the
Androscoggin River
Map 15

Access point descriptions refer to river right and river left as viewed facing downstream. Only public sites or bridges are included in this list. In some areas there are other commonly used access sites on the river. Ask locally and get permission before using. Some dams have portage trails and access both upstream and downstream of the dam. Some dams do not have a practicable route around, have a unusually long carry, or do not have access. Those with reasonable access and carry routes are marked PORTAGE.

B 18. Brunswick Bike Path Boat Launch
A river access that doubles as the start of the excellent Brunswick Bike Path. On the Brunswick side of the river (river right), off of Water St..

B 19. Bay Bridge Landing River Access
A river access that provides entry to Merrymeeting Bay. From Cook's Corner in Brunswick, head east on the Bath Rd. (not Rt. 1). Turn left onto the Old Bath Rd. Drive 2 miles and turn left onto Driscoll Rd., then 1/4 mile and turn left on Bay Bridge Rd. Water access is at the end of this road. Adjacent to a small wetlands with a walking trail around it.

B 16. Pejepscot Bank Fishing Area (Brunswick)/PORTAGE
On the west side of the river (river right) off of River Rd., 3.5 miles from Brunswick. Access is marked by a sign, turn here and take dirt road toward river. A cleverly designed boat slide assists in descending the steep bank down to the river.

B 17. Mill St. Boat Launch
This is the takeout upstream of the Brunswick dam. On the Brunswick side of the river (river right), near the intersection of Mill St. and Pleasant St.

Lisbon Falls-Brunswick Quickwater
A great paddle, with one portage in the middle. The river widens out and the country is rolling and rural.

Brunswick-Merrymeeting Bay Flatwater, but affected by tide and wind.
Paddling out into the open expanse of Merrymeeting Bay is remarkable. The Androscoggin joins with the Kennebec, and heads towards Bath and then the Atlantic. A beautiful and special place to paddle, but with caution and an eye towards both the tide and the weather. Warning: Only experienced paddlers should go through the Chops. Outgoing river flows meeting incoming tidal flows can create turbulent conditions.

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)

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