New England's largest rafting outfitter - trips in Maine and Mass. Family owned & operated since 1983.Twenty adventure options - world class rafting, scenic float trips, funyaking, paintball, moose safaris. Riverside base camps, lodging and meals.
Crab Apple Whitewater is a family owned and operated adventure business in New England. Since 1983, we have offered a wide range of Mild to WILD river rafting trips for families and high adventure seekers in central Maine and the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. We have two beautiful, riverside base camps to keep our guests comfortable. Our guides are trained as family members and to treat each guest as the most important guest of the day...better guides mean better rides! We run trips on high water in the spring, on dam controlled Class 2-4 rapids in the summer and through fall foliage season. Let our family and Crab Apple staff show you the wonders of New England rivers.
Your adventure begins in the morning; between 8/9am and end around 4:00pm. Day includes: guide, pre-trip instruction, equipment, transportation to and from river, hearty lunch, and slide and video presentation of your adventure.
We offer 15 different activites for rafters of all ages. Minimum age is 5, no maximum. We have programs for all types of groups: families, friends, corporate groups, adult goups, bachelor(ette) parties and youth organizations. Restrictions: Guests with current or past heart problems or expectant mothers.
Our Maine location offers accommodations including motel, cabins sleeping 4-12 and suites with whirlpool jacuzzi tubs. Our campground sits along the Kennebec River. Our beautiful base lodge houses a restaurant, pub, comfy gathering room with sofas, chairs and fireplace, and a conference room. Wifi. The base also includes a heated, outdoor pool, sand volleyball and auto firepit for relaxing evenings after a trip. In Massachusetts, our base rests along the banks of the Deerfield River. 1,000 feet of river frontage give you a great view as you eat a delicious cookout after conquering the rapids. The base also includes a fun store filled with souvenirs and a snack bar. Listings of area B&B's, campgrounds and motels can be provided upon request. Our few trips in Vermont meet at Mt Snow Ski Resort.
In Maine: State law prohibits smoking in any facilities where food is served. Covered and uncovered decks surround our building were smoking is available. No pets are allowed on the premises. In Massachusetts & Vermont: Our base is non-smoking. Outdoor decks are available for smoking.
Reservations can be made in season from 8:00am-10:00pm. Off-season hours are shorter. Please call with your questions. We will be glad to help you with your plans.
We also offer Paintball and Moose Safaris at our Maine location. Rapid Shot Paintball is our creation - shoot the rapids then shoot some paint on custom fields with full town mock-ups, airplanes and elaborate bunkers. Moose safaris run each evening to see these splendid beasts up close and in their natural envoronment.
We offer specific programs for girl & boy scout groups, church youth groups, colleges, high & middle school, summer camps and other youth organizations. Groups of sdults - corportate groups, friends and families, bachelor parties, etc may qualify for discounts depending on group size (generally 12+).
Reviews of Crab Apple Whitewater Rafting in New England
Can't wait to go back! K. -- Jun 14, 2013 10:37 pm I have recently rafted The Monroe Bridge section of the Deerfield River with Crab Apple. Our whole day was so incredible and memorable. Our guide on the river was enthusiastic, entertaining and knowledgeable. He had lot to say (and sing about). The river was action packed with rapids that progressively got larger as the day went on. It also had plenty of spots to "play", surfing and riding the bull. My favorite part was a rapid called Dragon's Tooth. We had to paddle hard through this class IV r ... more
Incredible E. -- Aug 18, 2010 09:14 pm I can't stop raving about our Crabapple Whitewater adventure. We went on a "non guaranteed" day which made me a little nervous, but everything was perfect. Aside from the extremely competent and safety focused rafting experience, the customer service was OUTSTANDING! After the safety demos, we met our groups and guide and loaded up for lunch. Our guide Ben S. shared lunch with us and got to know a little about us. Made it feel very personal. Had a great time rafting even when our very timi ... more
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