Paddle the Androscoggin River
or one of many lakes in the region.
Birch Bend is only a half mile from the Shelburne Double Bridges launch on the Androscoggin River. We currently have two kayaks and two canoes for rent and we do portage. You can do half or full day trips, This section of the river is Class I and II, it is very calm and perfect for novices. You are sure to encounter wildlife: we've seen moose, eagles and bear - just to name a few. We guarantee your time spent paddling will be fun and relaxing!
Another option is to take your boat for the day to one of many ponds or lakes in the region: Jericho Lake and Lake Umbagog are stunning.
Another option is to take your boat for the day to one of many ponds or lakes in the region: Jericho Lake and Lake Umbagog are stunning.
Anglers
Don't forget to bring your poles! Some of the best fishing in New England is found right in our neck of the woods! To get a license and for information about fishing the Great North Woods check out the NH Fish and Game Website.
Rental & Portage
$10 Off for guests of the motel.
We also just portage for $20-1st boat, $5 each additional.
Put-in is at the Shelburne Double Bridges launch and for a half-day trip you can paddle to Gilead, ME. For a full-day trip, we'll pick you up in West Bethel, ME. A more extensive full-day trip can also be done from the Shelburne Dam on North Road to West Bethel; this launch is about two miles away.
*Please Note: If you are fishing this section, you will need a license for both NH and ME.
We also just portage for $20-1st boat, $5 each additional.
Put-in is at the Shelburne Double Bridges launch and for a half-day trip you can paddle to Gilead, ME. For a full-day trip, we'll pick you up in West Bethel, ME. A more extensive full-day trip can also be done from the Shelburne Dam on North Road to West Bethel; this launch is about two miles away.
*Please Note: If you are fishing this section, you will need a license for both NH and ME.