Guide to The Forks Maine Hotels, Inns, and Lodging

The Forks is more of an intersection of two rivers, the Dead River and Kennebec River, than a town.

Well known as the headquarters of several white water rafting outfitters and seated along the Old Scenic Byway navigating its way toward Canada, through Bingham, the Forks is the epicenter and start for rafting and whitewater camping trips. Many travelers to the Forks will find untamed wilderness, wildlife including moose, deer, loon and other Maine birds.

Anglers, hunters, and hikers will find the Forks as the perfect vacation destination to experience the great outdoors with tour companies that offer Maine guides for rafting, ATV, biking, rock climbing and snowshoeing treks.

By the winter time, snowmobiling becomes the method of transportation. Many lodges in The Forks offer rentals and guides for rafting, ATVing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling while offering home-cooked meals by a fire after a day of rigorous outing. Or you can rent your own rustic camp or cabin on the river or stay in a nearby campground to really get the taste of Vacationland.

The Forks is casual, rustic, real Maine, nothing fancy – but it sure is fun.

Northern Outdoors | Adventure Resort 207-663-4466 | 1771 US Route 201, The Forks, Maine

Maine's Premier Adventure Resort. Recognized by Yankee Magazine for Best New England Adventures & Editors Choice. Established in 1976, we pioneered whitewater rafting on Maine’s Kennebec, Penobscot, and Dead rivers and offer year-round adventure vacations. Half price rafting for kids on weekdays. Other outdoor activities include hiking, ATV/UTV rentals & tours, fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling. The resort includes private cabins, riverside tent & RV campground, and the Kennebec River Brewery, featured on the Maine Beer Trail. Located on The Old Canada Road National Scenic Byway. Learn More

Nearby Towns

North Country Rivers Cabins | Bingham 207-672-4814 | 36 Main St, Bingham, Maine

These recently constructed riverside cabins offer deluxe lodging in the Maine outdoors. Each four season riverside cabin offers private bedrooms, full kitchen, living and dining room area, full bathroom, heat, AC, cable TV and an outside fireplace. Experience dining on-site at our own Patrick’s Restaurant and Pub. In addition to great lodging, we offer White Water Rafting, Kayaking, Moose Safaris and much more, all from our base on the Kennebec River in Bingham. Learn More

Attean Lake Lodge | Jackman 207-668-3792 | PO Box 457, Jackman, ME

Located on Attean Lake, "the most beautiful lake in Maine", we offer all inclusive lodging on a 24-acre island. Our secluded lodge is the perfect place to unplug and enjoy nature's escape. Here, there is no electricity or cellphone service, however, our lodge does have solar power and WiFi 24/7. For generations, Attean Lake Lodge has included all meals, daily housekeeping, activities, and entertainment to provide a fun, stress-free vacation where you can unplug and relax! Learn More

Maine Lakeside Resort and Event Center | Caratunk 855-528-3441 | 1008 Route 201, Caratunk, Maine

Maine Lakeside Resort & Event Center offers private fully furnished cabins that sleep up to 8 people. We offer a unique location for family vacations and private functions such as weddings and retreats. We are the only resort in the area with deep water access and a public boat launch nearby, perfect for swimming, fishing, kayaking and boating. For more adventure, head offsite for hiking trails, whitewater rafting, guided fishing trips, float plane rides & more! Learn More

The Forks Area

C. Moxie Gore Outfitters – Moxie Gore Township  l 207-663-2121
Kennebec Riverside Cabins l 207-848-3417
Northern Outdoors

West Forks Area

Adventure River Expeditions l 207-663-2249
Crab Apple Acres Inn and Whitewater l 800-553-7238
Enchanted Outfitters and Lodge, Inc. l 207-663-2238
Grand View Lodging Professional River Runners l 800-553-7238
Inn by the River l 207-663-2181
Magic Falls Rafting Company l 207-663-2220
Moxie Outdoor Adventures Lodging and Rafting Co.
North American Whitewater l 207-663-4430
Professional River Runners of Maine l 207-663-2229
Three Rivers Whitewater l 207-663-2104