*I believe North Woods Rafting is a part of Mahoosuc Outdoors, so essentially the same company*…read more We booked a rafting trip for a group of 8 guys on a Bachelor'd party trip, having had booked an airbnb for the weekend nearby. From start to finish, working with these guys was awesome. We actually went on maybe the 2nd to last day of the season, so our tour guides were extra jovial and enthusiastic in ending the season on a high note. Our boat had Bailey while the other guys had Kenny - both hilariously animated guys. We originally thought we'd be able to wake up for the early morning river run, but glad we booked the 2nd one due to having a late and debaucherous night before. The early afternoon was pretty windy so we were worried about freezing waters, but actually the sun came out and warmed us up pretty nice. All the equipment was very modern and new, and the rafts themselves were in great shape. Basically you draft down the river twice, with the second time full of more instances where you're begging to be tossed into the water. The last peaceful stretch was actually a great time for everyone to jump out of the rafts and peacefully wade in the water. There was an included photographer who got some awesome shots, although most of the time I had no idea where or when they were shooting and came up with great candids. The food afterwards was pretty great. You get a choice of protein - I highly recommend the salmon. They also have a bar type setup you can partake in. Overall, I highly recommend this adventure company. It provides a very homey feel and care to give you an awesome experience that is authentic to their roots and passion.

Just Do It!! Spent the night in the Lodge and white water…read morerafting the next day, it was a perfect time day and night!! I highly recommend Mahoosuc outdoors for anyone's outdoor activities and recreational fun!

I have been on many white water rafting trips but yesterday's trek down Maine's Rapid River was the…read morebest. Our expert guide Beech was knowledgeable, and safety-minded. If you are looking for a great family day on the water in Northern NH give ELC a call.

Nothing to say except... beyond the expectation! Excellent! Staffs are super friendly, helpful,…read morefull of energy!!! Thank you everybody :) Thank you Zac for an awesome photos, you are so good with your paddling! Special thanks to Arron! He was so fun and helpful and so much energy in him!

If I could give it 10 stars I would. This was just the kind of Maine experience we were looking…read morefor for our first time in ME! We did not stay at the campground. This review is on the kayak rentals. The staff is great. No, make that fantastic. From reservation to drop off you will experience nothing but pleasurable and experienced people. Call to make a reservation. Get there 1/2 hr before the van leaves to drop you off. It leaves every hour. It was my fist time kayaking (or being in any non motor boat for that matter) and I brought my 6 and 7 year olds and my husband with me. We chose tandem kayaks. $65 each kayak and includes life jackets and the van ride upstream. Parent in the back, little one in the front. My little one did not want an oar and without a partner it is a little difficult to navigate the parts with the stronger currents...my kayak kept going down stream backwards but this was a great learning experience because I very quickly, in 15 minutes, figured out how to use that paddle to steer and keep it straight. So even if you've never paddled a boat before and even if you have a little one with you...you can do this! We didn't want it to end. We stopped at a tiny island for a picnic. The scenery is beautiful and it is quite along the river. We did the 4 mile route but next time we'd do the 10 mile route. I think it took 1 1/2hr even with the short picnic break.

Fun trip along the river. River is wide so took a little effort to keep to the correct side of…read moreislands. Rented the luxury tubes. Very comfortable. Got a cooler raft and teether straps. Short ride upto the launch site. And you end back where you parked our car. Saw a bald eagle, but wasn't fast enough with camera. Everyone was nice expected the woman that checked us in was a bit rude to us.

Raft NH will give you a great experience filled with laughing and fun. We went with a group of 18…read morepeople and all had a blast. However...you need to request Wes to be your guide. ITS HIS RIVER. He can truly do it all. The true Alpha of the group.

We took the last ride of the season down the Rapid River (class IV) yesterday (8/12/18) and had an…read moreamazing time! Our guide was Hannah and she was perfect. Hannah was full of knowledge about the river and the surrounding area, as well as being a skilled river guide with 4 years of experience with this rafting company. All of the staff were pretty chill and everyone had a memorable and safe trip down the Rapid. All of this without a 4+/- hour ride up into whoknowswhere Maine. BONUS: to finish the run with a slow pontoon boat ride back to base camp was the perfect way to end a great afternoon. EXTRA BONUS: Hannah and Izzys (??the new Ben & Jerry??) homemade ice cream at the BBQ!! Book with these folks, you wont be sorry and you will get more than your monies worth.

Chris was amazing!! Very polite and helpful. Brought out kayak right where we needed him to bring…read moreit. There equipment is high end and life vest kept neat and clean. Amazing customer service 10 out of 10 would recommend.

What a great day! Absolutely adore the folks who own and run this place. Everyone is so nice! I…read moredidn't have to lift a finger getting the kayak in or out. (Which was super helpful at the end, our arms were tired haha!) Beautifully scenic trip. We personally recommend packing a cooler with lunch and stopping halfway down the river for a break. We didn't bring anything this time, but wish we did!

A beautiful lazy river to put on your vacation itinerary. Did the 2hr float which was plenty of…read moretime to soak up the sun while relaxing on the water. Bring water shoes ahead of time! A bus will bring you to the drop off point. The river is very slow and had to apply some effort at points to keep moving. There are various sections along the river to stop at. There are two rope swings available downstream of the river. Definitely enjoyable with two hours being more than enough time.

We've gone down the river a few different times with this tube rental group. Each time has been a…read moresuccess. The first few times we had large groups of people with us, all meeting up to go down the river together. They accommodated us the best they could and we did the rest. You can rent tubes, cooler tubes, dog tubes, kayaks, canoes and more. They provide you with a life jacket and ticket time to be ready for your shuttle. They then shuttle you to a drop off location along the mighty Saco River. They transport you, your tube, and all your belongings right to the drop off. You can choose the length of your trip upon purchase. There is a one mile, three mile, and five mile trip down river. You can choose to repeat the trip, as long as there is time before they close for you to do so. They open early, like 8 am and close at 5 pm. The river is beautiful, and varies in depth throughout the trip. There's plenty of beaches to stop and enjoy a packed lunch or a snack. Please stay off of any beach that says "private" as they are not part of the rental companies lands. There's a couple of rope swings to stop at, but remember, you're stopping with no liability on the rental company. They are not liable for much on these trips. You sign paperwork ahead of time, stating such. Their booth has some items you may need for the trip down river, such as waterproof bags, dry bags, phone bags, goggles, paddles, sunblock, sunglasses and more, of course all priced slightly up. I really enjoy renting and tubing with this company, they've got it down after all these years. Definitely a really fun thing to do during a hot summer day.

Had a great experience White Water Rafting for the first time. This place is definitely a more calm…read moreexperience, I've seen many videos of much more extreme rafting but this was a good start. Would definitely recommend for those who don't want something too intense but still will have a good time. They also take pictures of you while on the raft that is sent to your email almost right away. Tom was our guide and was great. The best personality, really easy to joke around with and talk. He does try to freak you out before you start but it is so fun. He makes sure you have a good time and get the most out of the experience. The place itself is also a camping ground and other activities. It doesn't have a bathroom but it does have an outhouse and changing room. For the actual rafting everyone gets on, you have the option after the first round you can go on the duck which is like your own kayaking experience or get in the front as the princess of the boat. We went 4 rounds of rafting, the last round definitely was the most intense and fun. After the rafting you can choose to go tubing. Tubing was definitely a little intense since you go down the same river. We go stuck at the end, the current was crazy strong but thankfully there were kayakers and paddle boarders who come regularly to come help us.

The staff and service I encountered at Northern Waters Outfitters in Errol, NH was the most…read moreunprofessional that I have ever experienced in my 30 years of wilderness travel. After a 2 hour paddle to my campsite on Lake Umbagog, I unloaded my kayak and discovered that the kayak had taken on significant water due to a leak in the rear bulkhead. There was a gallon or two in the compartment, along with my belongings. It was a mess. And the added water weight explained why the boat was dragging. I left numerous polite voicemails and wrote several emails over the next 24 hours, describing the problem and requesting a replacement boat. No one returned my calls, and the one email I received indicated I'd get a replacement kayak brought to me that day. But it never arrived. With an impending storm, we thought it was risky to attempt to paddle back in a boat that was already leaking, and with no replacement boat, we decided to be safe and cut our trip short to avoid paddling in the rain. So, our trip was cut short due to the leaking boat provided by Northern Water Outfitters. More so, it was cut short due to the complete lack of response to the problem. When I arrived back at Northern Waters Outfitters, I had to hunt down someone to assist me (as it had been when I'd initially rented the kayak). When I explained what I had been through to the staff member, he belittled me and insinuated that I was not "patient enough" when waiting for the replacement boat. Note: We had been waiting all day the previous day, at the campsite. We had not been able to kayak around and enjoy the lake on our trip, because we were waiting for the boat, and because it didn't feel safe. I was forced to cut my trip short as I did not feel safe returning with a leaky boat, along with taking in rain (no spray skirt was issued). This staff member was rude and condescending. He again stated, with an attitude, "I was bringing you the boat". When I explained that my concern was based on my extensive experience and knowledge as a wilderness guide in the past, he reacted by mocking me for being a "world renowned expert" (which I never claimed to be) and continued to belittle me. At that point, I told him I expected a refund for the full rental period. He responded with statements such as "you'll get your refund" "whatever you want, expert". His attitude was perplexing, as I'd been extremely patient and polite for the duration, despite the circumstances. While I was issued a refund for the rental, no one from Northern Waters Outfitters had contacted me with an apology or to learn more about how they could have prevented this situation in the first place. Based on the condition of their boats, their customer service, and disregard for my safety, I cannot recommend this outfitter to anyone who is seeking to rent kayaks in Errol, NH. I see that this business has good reviews in the past. Perhaps the owner needs to take note of who he's leaving in charge.

stopped in on short notice a few weeks ago, we made a reservation for a party of 9 for a few hours…read morelater. We showed up with 11 and this was no problem, despite an already large crowd. We had clear expectations set about river conditions (water was a little low and we had to walk in several places). The kayaks were all in good repair with no issues with performance or use. We will definitely be back, as the group had a wonderful time.

Just got off the river from the 5 mile "4 hour" trip. Take advantage of the weekday rate which is…read more35 instead of 50. Reservation and arrival went OK. We were told that the trip would take 4 hours and we planned the day around that. We are not experienced kayakers but we finished in just under 2 hours.... The trip was uneventful, a leisurely float. We saw a blue heron and some geese. If you are looking to kayak in a wilderness setting, this part of the river is not for you. Nothing against the company but in 2 hours we had to dodge upwards of 100+ people floating on tubes not to mention flotillas of other kayakers and canoers. And the end of the trip we had to wait 40 min to be picked up and be brought back to were we parked and the driver was speeding and had the radio blasting--not very professional. The tandem kayak we were in was in good condition, name brand although the paddles were cheap. The star rating here is due to inconvenient transportation setup and driver professionalism (or lack thereof)

We used a "sister company" during the winter for snowmobile trip and LOVED it. Signed up for a…read moretubing trip one sunny day in early August. Honestly so much fun!!! We had 10 in our group and it was awesome. Next time we will take a longer trip. This operation has thought everything out, Covid precautions were met and well thought through. DO IT! Plan a day trip next summer you won't regret it. Wear sunscreen

I, along with my bridal party, had an awesome time tubing with Maine River Runners this weekend…read more Highlights are as follows: -Friendly staff from beginning to end -Tubes with headrests -Cooler floats that allow you to bring your own snacks and drinks -Straps that allow tubes to stay connected to each other and/or the cooler float -A river that actually moves I would highly recommend this company for a successful tubing experience.

Outstanding experience for a second year. It has been a summer tradition in the making. We love…read morethat you end the river trip at your car. The convenience of ending the day to change right at your belongings is key. We loved the river experience bringing our own lunch and beverages and stopping on the bank to enjoy the nature. The water temp was perfect and flowing. We did the 4 hour trip. It was ideal with kiddos ages 7-10. The owners are knowledgeable, friendly and attentive to details. We can't wait for another trip through River Runners. Oh and the support staff at the end bringing the canoes back up to the garage work their tails off. Love the hustle and work ethic they brought !! Well done!!