Recreation on the
Androscoggin River
Map 8

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.

A 23. West Peru Bridge
Access from south side (river right). Watch out for poison ivy!

A 24. Dixfield River Access
Access is from the north side of the river, (river left) off of the Dixfield Rd, 1.5 miles east of the junction with Rt. 2.

Mexico Boat Launch-Dixfield Boat Launch Class 1
Once past the mill in Rumford, the valley is quiet, with farmlands lining the shores and little traffic. Can be scrapey at low water levels, but worth the navigating.

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