"Dave, we had an AWESOME time with you! Thanks for getting us down the river safely. I'd love to come up again this summer... Maybe when it's a bit warmer, but that was the best Cinco de Mayo! You and the Magic Falls crew are fantastic."
-  Kelsey H.

"Thanks for an amazing adventure. 11 Wild Women rafting! Thank goodness we got the DVD because no one would believe we really did it. We had a blast. You run a class operation. All of your guides were hospitable and respectful. The whole adventure was perfect."
-  Lee-Ann G., Portsmouth. NH

"On behalf of the Concord NH Hog Chapter, we want to thank all the staff for the wonderful experience we had this past 4th of July weekend. The food, accommodations and rafting all exceeded our expectations. Kudos to our guide for a job well done!!!!"
-  Mark B., Concord, NH

"I would like to personally thank you for the amazing adventure you organized for Auburn High School last week. The amount of times that I heard the students say that it was the best weekend/trip EVER on the way home told me that this is a trip that they will remember for the rest of their lives. Your hospitality, professionalism, river expertise, and overall easy going nature made my students and I feel comfortable, safe, and relaxed. You present students with a once of a lifetime experience of bonding and adventure and I will highly recommend your company to everyone I talk to!"
-  Spencer K. Auburn, Mass, High School

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Information to Plan your Maine Rafting Trip

Preparing for your Maine White Water Rafting Vacation

Our Pricing Policy

We try our hardest to offer the highest quality river experience at the lowest possible prices available.

Access Fees

 A user fee of $5 per person for the Kennebec trip and $11 per person for the Dead River trip will be assessed to cover the Maine Inland Fisheries & Wildlife levy and road access fee.

Reservations

Reservations for whitewater rafting are necessary and we suggest you make them early to receive the dates you prefer.  To receive a trip quote complete our on-line trip planning form.  or use our secure on-line reservation.   Magic Falls accepts American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover.

  • 50% non-refundable deposit required with reservation form. (On last page of our brochure)
  • Transferable with 30 days written notice.
  • Balance is due 30 days prior to trip date.

One call on our toll-free number can take care of everything. We'll reserve your raft trip and arrange overnight accommodations and meals. You may choose the River's Inn, Dead River Lodge. Or stay with us at our Magic Rivers Campground on the shores of the beautiful Dead River.

Safety and Liability

Before your river trek begins, we give a brief safety talk. This not only is a precautionary safety measure, but lets you in on some river insights from the river guides' point of view. All guides are trained in first aid, CPR, and water rescue. Of course, Coast Guard approved life jackets and all safety equipment are provided.

Whitewater rafting is a physical sport which involves inherent risks, so we do everything possible to insure a safe trip. Because of the nature of outdoor recreational sports, we do not accept responsibility for personal safety and we are not liable for lost or damaged personal items. All rafters are required to sign a Waiver of Liability and Risk Assumption.

Magic Falls Rafting reserves the right to change the trip itinerary should water conditions create flows too high or too low.

What to Wear

For your comfort, you should bring a bathing suit, sneakers, shorts, sweater, hat, windbreaker, or quick-drying nylon clothing. No cotton please!

On the spring and fall trips we require that you wear a wetsuit while on the river. You are welcome to rent one of our suits or bring one of your own. Rental of a full suit is $15.00, a half is $8.00, and booties are $5.00. Bring wool socks.

Please don't forget to bring a change of dry clothing and footwear for your trip home!

Group Leaders

Bring 15 other rafters and receive a free trip and a free 8 x 12 photo. (Group Leader must make reservation and payment for his/her group.) Free photo NOT available on the Fun Yak or Rock Climbing Trips.

Motorcoach Transportation

For groups of 30-100 looking for coach transportation from the Southern Maine and Southern NH region contact VIP Tour & Charter Bus Company at 207-772-4457,

Maine White Water Report [Updated 5/19/2013]

Kennebec River

4,600CFS 10 am-noon
330 CFS noon-midnight
50 water temperature

CFS-Cubic Feet per second Remember-During May and most of June wetsuits are mandatory. On dam controlled rivers, water flows are subject to change with weather and operations at the dam. Always use caution when recreating below dams as water levels could change abruptly and without notice.

Dead River

5500 CFSSunday May 26
5500 CFS Saturday, June 1
mid 40's water temperature

CFS= Cubic Feet Per Second With the chilly water, wetsuits are mandatory. The Dead is the longest, continuous stretch of Class III-V whitewater in the East. Always use caution when recreating below dams as water levels could change without notice.