Kennebec River Ferry Service
2026 Kennebec River Ferry Schedule
May 22 through June 30: 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
July 1 through September 30: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Do not attempt to wade or swim across Maine’s Kennebec River.
Dam releases upstream may cause sudden and rapid changes in water depth and current. Two hikers are known to have died attempting to ford the river. The official route of the Trail across the Kennebec is the ferry service for A.T. hikers, provided during peak hiking season.
- Do not attempt to ford the river. Please use the ferry service; it is free.
- Arrive early in provided time period each day to ensure a safe and enjoyable crossing.
- If, in the judgment of the ferry operator, river or weather conditions make the crossing dangerous, the service will be paused until conditions improve.
- Hikers are required to complete and sign a release form, wear a life jacket, and follow instructions.
- Groups of six or more, please call or email the ferry operator to schedule a crossing.
- Ferry operator: Maine Guide, LLC; (207) 858-3627; gcaruso92@icloud.com
The Kennebec is approximately 400 feet wide with a swift, powerful current under the best of circumstances. However, as a result of releases of water from hydroelectric facilities on the river, the depth and current of the river surge quickly and unpredictably. You cannot cross faster than the water level rises.
