Bethel Outdoor Adventure
Bethel Outdoor Adventure
4.5
River Rafting & TubingBoat ToursStand Up PaddleboardingKayaking & Canoeing
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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A campground for tenting, RVs, all pull through sites, big rig friendly. On the banks of the Androscoggin River. Canoe and kayak rentals. Shuttle service. Fishing. a Mineralogy sluice on site.
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Danielle S
Boston, MA24 contributions
Jul 2023
My husband and I brought our three adult daughters and their boyfriends to rent kayaks and go kayaking on the Androscoggin. Bethel Outdoor Adventure was easy to book online, helpful upon arrival, and overall we had an excellent two hour float down the Androscoggin River. As Maine has had tremendous rain this summer this was more of a float, and we really could enjoy the experience. We were driven out to the drop point in a van with a friendly staff member. He happily answered any questions and assisted as we dropped the kayaks in the river. We truly relaxed as we floated along the river and took in all the nature around us. We finished kayaking back in Bethel, got the kayaks out and were helped by additional staff members who were friendly and funny. We would definitely do this again and would recommend renting kayaks from Bethel Outdoor Adventure. Friendly, kind, helpful people who seemed happy to be working there!
Written July 10, 2023
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Thank you so much! We appreciate the feedback and kind words. We will work hard to make your experience each time with us enjoyable and memorable.
Written July 17, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Rob C
1 contribution
May 2023
Great getaway! My wife & I plus 2 dogs have been past visitors to the BOAC and our latest Memorial Day stay was as good as any, if not the best. The new owners have spruced the place up a bit and added a fresh approach to our customer experience. The campground appeared full, but that did not detract a bit from our enjoyment. The grounds and facilities were very clean, and the owners even conjured up fantastic weather for our 4 days on site! We'll be back, and I highly recommend it to other RV campers.
Written June 1, 2023
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Thank you so much! I wish we were able to conjure up amazing weather every day! Glad you were able to get some great weather while you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope you visit again soon!
Written July 17, 2023
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Bob S
Hoboken, NJ4 contributions
Aug 2020
Our families had a wonderful time on the Androscoggin River with canoes and kayaks from Bethel Outdoors. We did a 10 mile trip down the river with a shuttle to Gilead and got the trip off to an unforgettable start with the rope swing. The equipment was in good shape, the staff were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly and the safety instructions clear. I highly recommend this to anyone wishing to spend a day in the great outdoors!
Written August 14, 2020
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Jan M
6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
I have tubed and kayaked with Bethel Outdoor Adventures (BOA). I enjoyed both immensely.
Tubing and kayaking are a great way to relax and enjoy the river and weather. It is also a wonderful way to spend a couple hours chatting with friends and family. BOA makes it easy. They provide transportation to where you put in, explain the safe areas of the river, and you get off the river right at their campground where there are changing rooms and bathrooms.
Tubing and kayaking are a great way to relax and enjoy the river and weather. It is also a wonderful way to spend a couple hours chatting with friends and family. BOA makes it easy. They provide transportation to where you put in, explain the safe areas of the river, and you get off the river right at their campground where there are changing rooms and bathrooms.
Written July 25, 2023
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Christan C
St. Petersburg, FL2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Great views of the mountains and forest all the way. River was fast the day we went, but still easy to navigate. We used a canoe this time and took the short run. Had an amazing time. Also did the long run on a kayak. That lso was fun. Dud that at fall colors. Highly recommend.
Written September 3, 2023
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Barbara H
Sheridan, WY8 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
We have our own kayak and they wanted $45 for a one way four mile ride for one person. Other places we've been have given us a ride for $0-3. It seems they don't like happy campers. Do they really think we'll rent equipment when we have our own.
Written July 31, 2015
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Christina K
Augusta, ME5 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
If you are booking a trip with your own tubes - be careful! The website says the price for shuttling up to 14 people is $37. When I called to reserve a space for our family, I was told that it would be $45, since we were bringing our own tubes. While this was on our outer limit for what made sense to pay for shuttling vs. bringing two cars, we went with it. Well... when we got there - 1.5 hours away, on my husband's birthday - we were told it would actually be almost $80 to transport our 4 tubes and family of four ten minutes away. When we explained what we'd been told over the phone, one of the owners rudely told us to "go see the competition up the road" if we weren't willing to pay. Although his wife was apologetic and did honor the fee that was discussed when I made the reservation, this was an unfortunate way to start our day. We will not be returning.
Written July 29, 2015
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Ryan L
Brimfield, MA238 contributions
Aug 2013
We rented kayaks for an 18 mile trip down the Androscoggin River (there are shorter trips)and we had a blast! Upon arrival we were greeted by very friendly and helpful staff. On the river you will have the ability to see many great views and wildlife. There are river otter, moose, bear, Bald Eagles, Gold Eagles, and snapping turtles to be seen. We only saw sign if the moose and river otter but saw many eagle and snapping turtles. Be prepared to spend the day out there. It is definitely well worth the cost. The other awesome thing is that there is no time limit!! I highly recommend this!!
Written August 8, 2013
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momtrends
New York, New York, United States102 contributions
Aug 2019
Bethel Outdoor organizes all sorts of water excursions. You can canoe, kayak, tube and more. There's a reception area staffed with a few young folks who will help you pick an adventure suited to your family and give you a brief overview of the day. This is also a good place to drop off your keys.
You can pick up sunscreen and water here in the small gift shop. Though walk-ins are welcome, I'd suggest calling ahead to book a reservation.
After you register, you'll get a briefing that includes a very simple safety demo -- the big takeaway is that if you fall in the water, keep your nose and toes up and NEVER take off your life jacket.
After the demo, pick up a life jacket and get in the shuttle van. The shuttle service takes you to the launch areas (there are two) and all the adventures end back at the campground.
We opted for the shorter kayak excursion. From the West Bethel drop area the adventure took about 90 minutes. If you pick the 10-mile kayak, allot 4 to 5 hours.
We hopped on a shuttle and were driven upstream to our launch area. From the West Bethel drop point we had about 4 miles of kayaking. We had an inexperienced 11 year old kayaker with us and she was phenomenal. Initially my daughter found it challenging to steer, but with a bit of instruction, she mastered controlling her own boat.
The currents are very gentle and this is a great river to learn kayaking and gain confidence. At times as she had to navigate in a current and got a little stressed. But there are no rapids and no real turns to miss.
There are a lot of life lessons to be learned on the river. My daughter learned to trust herself and her strength.
.The winding river took us along the stunning Mahoosucs mountain range. We saw a variety of birds and were awed by the silence and the scenery. This is a can't-miss excursion in Bethel, Maine. Ninety minutes was just perfect for our kayak and we safely ended back at the campground and dragged our boats up to the check-in area.
Friendly volunteers work the camp -- it's a work-to-stay program. Retirees work the shuttles and the launch areas; in return they are given access to free camping. These older folks bring a love of the outdoors and a genuine interest in people to the concession. It's a cool business model.
For more on Maine, be sure to visit the link in my bio to check out Momtrends.
You can pick up sunscreen and water here in the small gift shop. Though walk-ins are welcome, I'd suggest calling ahead to book a reservation.
After you register, you'll get a briefing that includes a very simple safety demo -- the big takeaway is that if you fall in the water, keep your nose and toes up and NEVER take off your life jacket.
After the demo, pick up a life jacket and get in the shuttle van. The shuttle service takes you to the launch areas (there are two) and all the adventures end back at the campground.
We opted for the shorter kayak excursion. From the West Bethel drop area the adventure took about 90 minutes. If you pick the 10-mile kayak, allot 4 to 5 hours.
We hopped on a shuttle and were driven upstream to our launch area. From the West Bethel drop point we had about 4 miles of kayaking. We had an inexperienced 11 year old kayaker with us and she was phenomenal. Initially my daughter found it challenging to steer, but with a bit of instruction, she mastered controlling her own boat.
The currents are very gentle and this is a great river to learn kayaking and gain confidence. At times as she had to navigate in a current and got a little stressed. But there are no rapids and no real turns to miss.
There are a lot of life lessons to be learned on the river. My daughter learned to trust herself and her strength.
.The winding river took us along the stunning Mahoosucs mountain range. We saw a variety of birds and were awed by the silence and the scenery. This is a can't-miss excursion in Bethel, Maine. Ninety minutes was just perfect for our kayak and we safely ended back at the campground and dragged our boats up to the check-in area.
Friendly volunteers work the camp -- it's a work-to-stay program. Retirees work the shuttles and the launch areas; in return they are given access to free camping. These older folks bring a love of the outdoors and a genuine interest in people to the concession. It's a cool business model.
For more on Maine, be sure to visit the link in my bio to check out Momtrends.
Written September 13, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
billiepearl
lake charles, louisiana29 contributions
Sep 2013 • Friends
We rented a 2 person kayak form this company and could not have had a more pleasurable experience. From the moment we arrived until we drove off their property they made everything easy and enjoyable. The equipment was top notch as well as the way they treat their guests. We had a wonderful talk with patty Patterson who is one of the owners. They drop you off up river and you kayak back down to them. The Androscoggin river was beautiful!! Clear water and beautiful scenery for the entire ride. Stay to the left of the little islands as you go down the river to avoid highway noise. In fact once we figured that out, we heard nothing much but beautiful silence. Had a nice lunch on a sandy beach.... A perfect afternoon.
Written September 15, 2013
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Margaret K
2 contributions
We are going to Bethel Inn the week of April 16 with my two children. What are some fun things to do?
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