Dead River - Summer Dam Releases

• Trip Overview and Rafting Prices
• Rafting & Lodging Packages

In the summer, the Dead River has a series of dam releases for intermediate, Class III white water rafting. This 16 mile trip is ideal for families with younger children or adults who want intermediate action. The Dead features long, continuous rapids throughout the trip. Rapids such as "Spencer Rips", the chute at "Elephant Rock" and the famous "Poplar Hill Falls" are among the dozens you'll encounter. The Dead in the Summer is a favorite at Crab Apple because it combines 16 miles of whitewater thrills with remote wilderness scenery. Check out the photo gallery

Trip Overview:

2009 Schedule: See below

Rapid Classification: Class II-III
Miles: 16
River time: 3-4 hours
Minimum Age: 9
Food: Steak, chicken, fish or vegetarian option cookout at base after trip
No. of people per boat: 6-7

Dead River - Summer 2009 Prices and Schedule

"23 boys and 7 Dads from Troop 1 had a fantastic time on the Dead River last weekend. Our troop has talked about rafting for years and we finally did it! Your staff was great with the boys and they were very safety conscious, more than the other groups we saw on the river. I liked having a satellite phone with us way out there in the wilderness. The free group campsite was also perfect for our needs.

Thanks again, we'll see you next year!"

Ken, Scoutmaster Troop 1

Rafting & Lodging Packages*

Each night of lodging includes a hot buffet breakfast -

eggs, sausage, home fries, pancakes, fruit, pastries, juice and coffee.

Standard Lodging (Lodge rooms, Deluxe Lodge Units, Spring Cottage)

1 Night: $45pp plus raft trip price

2 nights: $90pp plus raft trip price

Premium Lodging (Snow Cottage, River Cottage, Suites)

1 Night: $60pp plus raft trip price

2 nights: $120pp plus raft trip price

* For photos and details on our lodging options go to Lodging at Crab Apple.

Package Add-Ons

2nd Day of Rafting

     * Kennebec River:

          Adult: $75pp  Children 9-15: $65pp

     * Half-Day Kennebec Funyak Trip $38pp

3rd Night Lodging

     * Save $15pp (some restrictions may apply)

Dinner

     At our full service restaurant, Crab Apple on the Kennebec.

     Entree, dessert, beverage, tax & gratuity - $24pp.   Menu

Moose Safari

    We leave daily around dusk to search for giant Maine moose. We know all of their favorite spots to hang out. Bring your camera!  $40pp

Paintball

     Nightfall or Half-Day: $40pp

     Full Day: $75pp

     See Rapid Shot Paintball website for more details and pictures of the fields.