Summertime in Maine: Paddlecraft launch sites

Now that we have officially shaken off the cobwebs from winter, it’s time to plunge ourselves into the great outdoors of Maine. As a native Mainer, you would think I would know all the hot spots and places to go for a fun summertime in Maine. Truth is I don’t, and while we’re being honest, I don’t even like lobster either.

I have rented a kayak once, actually maybe it was a canoe, and this summer I added it to my bucket list to go again. I didn’t know the first place to start looking, so thankfully I stumbled upon Sebago Trails Paddling Co. 

Here are some of their top places for easy paddles, as well as a full map of launch sites in Maine. Happy Paddling!

• SPURWINK RIVER, SCARBOROUGH | Get directions
• PRESUMPSCOT RIVER, WESTBROOK | Get directions
• SCARBOROUGH MARSH, SCARBOROUGH | Get directions
• DAMARISCOTTA RIVER, MAINE | Get directions
• PEMAQUID AND BISCAY PONDS, BREMEN AND DAMARISCOTTA | Get directions
• MERRYMEETING BAY, BRUNSWICK | Get Directions
• NEW MEADOWS RIVER, WEST BATH | Get directions
• HIGHLAND LAKE, FALMOUTH | Get directions
• TENNY STREAM, RAYMOND | Get directions
• TRICKEY POND, NAPLES | Get directions

View full map here

Written by Amethyst Hersom

Data from sebagotrails.com and mainetoday.com