The Best Kayaking in Maine

Looking for the best kayaking in Maine? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Maine. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top kayaking spots in and near Maine

Mount Desert, Maine

Camp at Mount Desert Campground on Somes Sound

5.0

Being in the center of Mt. Desert Island, you are just a quick drive to Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor.This campground offers waterfront and off-waterfront sites. The waterfront is right along Somes Sound and offers amazing views at anytime of the day. We went during off season (no reserva...
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Blue Hill, Maine

Kayak Downeast Maine

This scenic coastline is one of my favorites to travel whether it be on the water or on the shore. The route passes a large sand bar that is great for hanging out on, and enjoying a picnic. This coast also has quite a few summer houses, but it's not hard to find an open spot without bothering any...
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Portland, Maine

Kayak Casco Bay

4 mi

This kayaking adventure begins at East End Beach at the Eastern Promenade in Portland. There is an easy boat launch zone if you have your own sea kayaks, but if you need to rent, Portland Paddle is right at the launch zone! It is $45 for 2 hours with a tandem sea kayak, which is what we opted for...
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Monhegan, Maine

Explore Monhegan Island

4.4 mi / 538 ft gain

Nearly 10 miles off the coast of Maine, Monhegan Island is accessible by your choice of three ferry lines. Each vary in terms of length of stay on the island and time spent on the water. Be sure you do your research prior to reserving your tickets. Below you can find more information : Monheg...
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Mount Desert, Maine

Kayak Long Pond

You can reach the northern shore of Long Pond by following 102 South until you reach Somesville. A few miles past this you will notice a Kayak Rental shop on your right and Whitney Farm Road. You can park near here and utilize the shore to put your kayak in, or you can rent from the shop. A pu...
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