RAFTING THE DEAD RIVER – BASIC RAFTING & CAMPING PACKAGE PRICING

The Dead River: Maine’s Most Continuous River Rafting River Experience

  • 16 miles of continuous, class 4 Whitewater Rafting and spectacular beauty in a pristine wilderness setting.

  • May 3 and 10 offer the “highest water of the year" – @ 7000+ cfs (Cubic Feet Per Second) – HOLD ON!!!

  • Minimum age for rafting is 12 years (for Big Water Release Dates).

  • We offer Rafting, Maine Cabin Rentals, Tent Sites, Platform Tents and RV Camping, with Meals Packages available (see below).

  • No rafting experience is necessary.

  • Meeting location: North Country Rivers Main Resort Campground on National Scenic Byway, Route 201, Bingham, Maine 04920. Depending upon flow levels we meet at either 9:00 or 8:30 A.M. depending upon river flow (check flow chart below for your meeting time). No matter the meeting time, we recommend checking in 30 minutes prior. Trips do not wait for late arrivals. No refunds, credits or transfers provided for late arrivals.

  • Basic Group discount; 1 free per 16 people on the trip (e.g., pay for 15 and the 16th is FREE).

  • NOTE: North Country Rivers also offers “Sport Rafts. These boats are simply smaller than our regular rafts, and provide a more dynamic ride! We offer four and six-person “Sport Rafts". Six-person Sport Raft add $20 per person, and four-person Sport Rafts add $30 per person. All Sport Rafts must be booked in advance.

  • Meeting Location – North Country Rivers Base Complex, National Scenic Byway – Route 201 – Bingham, Maine 04920.  Meet at 9:00 am for Big Water release trips. All other Dead River trips meet at 8:00 AM. We recommend checking in 30 minutes prior to the meeting time. Trips do not wait for late arrivals. No refunds, credits or transfers for late arrivals.

  • For Directions and travel times, click to see our directions page.

2014 DEAD RIVER RAFTING PRICING & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Date

Day

Water Release Level

Rating

Min Age

Meet

Price

May 3

Saturday

BIG Spring Release – 7000+ CFS

4+

12

9:00 AM

$99.00

May 10

Saturday

BIG Spring Release – 7000+ CFS

4+

12

9:00 AM

$99.00

May 25
(Memorial Weekend)

Sunday

High Water – 5500+ CFS

4

10

9:00 AM

$99.00

May 31

Saturday

High Water – 5500+ CFS

4

10

9:00 AM

$99.00

June 7

Saturday

Great Surfing – 3500 CFS

3-4

8

8:00 AM

$99.00

June 8

Sunday

Summer Flow – 2400

2-3

8

8:00 AM

$99.00

July 19

Saturday

Summer Flow – 2400 CFS

2-3

8

8:00 AM

$99.00

Aug 9

Sunday

Surfing Flow – 3500

3-4

8

8:00 AM

$99.00

Aug 31
(Labor Day Weekend)

Sunday

High Water – 5500 CFS

4

10

9:00 AM

$99.00

Sept 13

Saturday

Great Surfing – 3500 CFS

3-4

8

8:00 AM

$99.00

Oct 4

Saturday

Foliage Big Water – 6000 CFS

4

10

9:00 AM

$99.00

  • Prices above are based on a standard 8 person self-bailing raft. Add $20 per person for a 6 person sport raft; add $30 per person a 4 person sport rafts.

  • Minimum Age – 12 years (High Water); 10 Years (Surfing Flow); 8 Years (Summer Flows).

  • Youth Pricing (8-17 years) – $79 per person – some exclusions apply.

  • Youth Group Pricing (Scouts, Camps, Church, High School and College Outings) $79 per person – some exclusions apply.

  • Click here to secure space using our secure reservations page.

OR BOOK YOUR TRIP TODAY BY CALLING – 1-800-348-8871

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DEAD RIVER – CAMPING or CABINS WITH RAFTING PACKAGES

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

PRICE

1 NIGHTS CAMPING & 1 DAY DEAD RIVER RAFTING

$111

2 NIGHT CAMPING & 1 DAY DEAD RIVER RAFTING

$123

   

1 NIGHT PLATFORM TENT CAMPING &1 DAY DEAD RIVER RAFTING

$115

2 NIGHTS PLATFORM TENT CAMPING &1 DAY DEAD RIVER RAFTING

$131

   

1 NIGHT RV CAMPING & 1 DAY DEAD RIVER RAFTING

$118

2 NIGHTS RV CAMPING & 1 DAY DEAD RIVER RAFTING

$137

   

1 NIGHT CABIN RENTLAL & 1 DAY DEAD RIVER RAFTING

$155

2 NIGHTS CABIN RENTAL & 1 DAY DEAD RIVER RAFTING

$211

  • Add meal packages for $48 per person. This includes two breakfast and one dinner at Patrick’s Restaurant.

  • Maine Cabin Rentals – $59 per person per night including tax.

  • Tent Site Camping – $12 per person per night.

  • Platform Tent Camping – $16 per person per night.

  • RV Camping with Hook-Ups – $19 per person per night (minimum charge of $32 per night)

  • Package prices are per person, in U.S. dollars, include all taxes, and are based on the rafting trip date.

  • BIGELOW CABINS: Minimum group size of 2 on weekdays (with a 1-night stay), and 4 on weekends (with 2-night stay).

  • KENNEBEC CABINS: Minimum group size of 6 on weekdays (with a 1-night stay), and 12 on weekends (with 2-night stay).

  • FLAGSTAFF CABINS: Minimum group size of 12 on weekdays (with a 1-night stay), and 16 on weekends (with 2-night stay).

  • Additional charge for Kennebec River Turbine Test release dates; June 20 and July 6, September 12 and September 26 .

  • Youth discounts for children 16 and under; some exclusions apply.

  • North Country Rivers will handle all rafting and camping reservations (including for those who will not be rafting).

  • Patrick’s Restaurant, pub, pool tables, game room, outdoor recreation on-site.

  • Click here to save space on a trip using our secure reservations page.

OR BOOK YOUR TRIP TODAY BY CALLING – 1-800-348-8871

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DEAD RIVER: CABIN RENTALS , RAFTING, AND MEALS PACKAGES

DAY OF WEEK

ONE NIGHT

TWO NIGHTS

WEEKEND

$193

$259

  • One night includes 1 night lodging, 1 day rafting, 1 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner and all taxes.

  • Two nights include 2 nights lodging, 1 day rafting, 2 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner and all taxes.

  • Tent Camping (tent not supplied) is $12 per person per night including all taxes.

  • Platform Tent Camping (tent supplied) is $16 per person per night including all taxes.

  • RV Camping (electric, water and cable hook up) is $19 per person per night including all taxes.

  • Packages are based on a range of prices depending on the season. Youth rates available.

  • Group discount – 1 free per 16 people (pay for 15 and the 16th is FREE)

  • North Country Rivers will handle all rafting and camping reservations (including for those who will not be rafting).

  • Click here to secure space using our secure reservations page.

OR BOOK YOUR TRIP TODAY BY CALLING – 1-800-348-8871

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NORTH COUNTRY RIVERS RESERVATION POLICY

ALL RAFTING AND LODGING RESERVATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY! MAKE RESERVATIONS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO INSURE YOUR PREFERRED DATE(S). WEEKEND SPACE MAY LIMITED.

Group Discount: Pay for 15 and the 16th is FREE.

  • 50% DEPOSIT CONFIRMS YOUR RESERVATION – BALANCE DUE 45 DAYS BEFORE YOUR TRIP DATE

  • ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE – TRANSFERABLE WITH 45 DAYS NOTICE IN WRITING

  • MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY TO INSURE YOUR PREFERRED DATE – WEEKEND SPACE IS LIMITED

NORTH COUNTRY RIVERS ACCEPTS ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, PERSONAL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS

       
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