The Forks Travel Guide

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Go whitewater rafting and enjoy outdoor adventure amid untamed wilderness where the Dead River and Kennebec River converge.

Enjoy fresh air, nature and exhilarating thrills in the Forks, a remote region located where the magnificent Kennebec and Dead Rivers meet. Get out on the river on sunny summer days and drive a snowmobile around snowy trails in winter.

Go tubing and canoeing on the Kennebec River. Join a whitewater rafting trip to experience its relentless rapids. Among the more popular rafting routes in the region is the 12-mile (19-kilometer) trip from Indian Pond through the Upper Kennebec Gorge, which features rapids up to Class IV.

Strap on your life vest and brave the challenging rapids of the Dead River, which stretches for over 40 miles (64 kilometers) between Flagstaff Lake and the Kennebec River at the Forks. The river is one of the longest stretches of continuous whitewater on the East Coast.

Take a hike along one of the many trails weaving through the Forks. Go for a relaxed stroll to Moxie Falls, where the Kennebec River cascades down 90 feet (27 meters), making it one of Maine’s highest waterfalls. Trek along a portion of the famous Appalachian Trail and climb to the top of Pleasant Pond Mountain.

The fun doesn’t stop in winter. Glide your way to the summit of Coburn Mountain to try out one of Maine’s highest snowmobile trails. Go cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.

The charm of the Forks lies in its remoteness and ruggedness. Don’t expect a vibrant downtown. In fact, Forks is not a town at all but rather a plantation, a designation applied to sparsely populated areas in Maine. The population here rarely goes above 50.

Choose from a number of places stay at and enjoy in the Forks. From full-service resorts to rustic camps, experience the Maine wilderness the way you want to. Enlist the services of wilderness guides to take you on fishing, snowmobiling and hunting excursions.

Kennebec Riverside Cabins

Kennebec Riverside Cabins

2 out of 5
2800 US-201, West Forks, ME
Stay at this cabin in West Forks. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and air conditioning. Popular attractions Moxie Falls and Moxie Pond are located nearby.
"I booked a unit which has a loft and they moved me to a smaller one without ever telling me. So, someone had to sleep on the futon which was disgusting and so uncomfortable it’s not suitable for sleeping (needs a new mattress). There were no sheets for it either. The place was relatively clean except ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024

Kennebec Riverside Cabins
Bingham Motor Inn

Bingham Motor Inn

2 out of 5
89 Main St, Bingham, ME
The price is ฿3,101 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿3,101
฿3,380 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attraction Houston Brook Falls is located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Property was great. I didn’t see photos of the room with one traveler but booked it on a whim. It was very 1970s style . I would suggest bringing your own shampoo and conditioner because the ones provided are very tiny. Smaller than travel size toothpaste. The stairs to get to our suite need some ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Bingham Motor Inn
Kineo View Lodge

Kineo View Lodge

2.5 out of 5
50 Overlook Drive, Greenville, ME
The price is ฿4,622 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,622
฿5,038 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Greenville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (258 reviews)
"we stayed for 1 night up for a wedding. The room was super clean and the bed was very comfortable. Continental is just like anywhere though. Even had coffee on the back porch and saw deer in the field."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Kineo View Lodge
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Kennebec Riverside Cabins

Kennebec Riverside Cabins

2 out of 5
2800 US-201, West Forks, ME
Stay at this cabin in West Forks. Enjoy free parking, a picnic area and air conditioning. Popular attractions Moxie Falls and Moxie Pond are located nearby.
"I booked a unit which has a loft and they moved me to a smaller one without ever telling me. So, someone had to sleep on the futon which was disgusting and so uncomfortable it’s not suitable for sleeping (needs a new mattress). There were no sheets for it either. The place was relatively clean except ..."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2024

Kennebec Riverside Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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