Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Territory capital · United States

The Forks

Visit The Forks only with a car for a day trip or overnight if you want river activities; otherwise skip for a typical Maine itinerary.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

The Forks is a tiny plantation of about 35 people where the Kennebec and Dead Rivers meet. It offers river‑based recreation and nearby falls, but services are minimal and distances to other towns are long, so a car is essential.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
Google Maps Apple Maps Street View
More ways in
Print / PDF guide
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep for water sports, Oct–Nov for foliage
avoid Dec–Feb (snow, limited services)
Airport
PWM
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for The Forks: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

Checking your follows…
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for The Forks911 ▾
  • Police/Fire/Ambulance911

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about The Forks, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Kennebec‑Dead River confluenceMoxie FallsWhite‑water rafting (Crap Apple)Harris Dam
Airports
PWM Portland International Jetport (about 80 mi (≈1 h 30 min) drive north via US‑201)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −3°C (27°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    2°C (36°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    13°C (55°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    6°C (43°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

Best: Jun–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

The Forks: next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

Loading…

Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−5°C (23°F)

−15°C (5°F)

8 rd

Feb

−3°C (27°F)

−14°C (7°F)

7 rd

Mar

2°C (36°F)

−9°C (16°F)

9 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

−2°C (28°F)

10 rd

May

16°C (61°F)

4°C (39°F)

11 rd

Jun

21°C (70°F)

9°C (48°F)

12 rd

Jul

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

13 rd

Aug

24°C (75°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Sep

20°C (68°F)

8°C (46°F)

11 rd

Oct

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Nov

6°C (43°F)

−4°C (25°F)

9 rd

Dec

−2°C (28°F)

−11°C (12°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is required; roads include US‑201 and unpaved local routes. Walking is possible in the tiny center.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Moxie Falls

go

Door to door: ≈20 min drive + 20 min hike

Drive 1.5 mi north on Lake Moxie Rd from The Forks center

Easy hike; use sturdy shoes; watch for slippery rocks.

Harris Dam

go

Door to door: ≈35 min drive

Drive 13.7 mi northwest via US‑201 N and Lake Moxie Rd

Large hydro‑dam; viewpoint accessible from road.

Augusta, Maine

caution

Door to door: ≈1 h

Drive south on US‑201 to junction with US‑202; about 45 mi

State capital with more services; consider if staying longer.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Local cabins or B&Bs

Few options; book ahead; consider nearby Skowhegan or Bingham for more choices.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$30–$50 excl. accommodation
Mid
$60–$100 excl. accommodation

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Cabin or basic B&B2 × 1 night × US$80US$160
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$70US$140
Car rental (compact, 1 day)2 × US$55 · checkUS$110
White‑water rafting (Crap Apple)2 × US$120 · checkUS$240
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$65
Trip total≈ US$358 per person per day, bed includedUS$715

Check availability; many are seasonal.

2026 estimate in USD; flights not included.

Prices of common things

Coffee at local diner$2–$3
Grocery (milk, bread)$5–$10
Gas (per gallon)$3.30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low crime but remote; carry emergency supplies, check road conditions in winter.
  • Unpaved roads can damage low‑clearance vehicles; four‑wheel drive recommended (check).
  • Moxie Falls trail is steep and can be dangerous in wet conditions; use caution.

Emergency numbers

Police/Fire/Ambulance
911

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

The ForksThe Forks

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

—

—

À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police/Fire/Ambulance911

Embassy

US consulates are in Portland and Boston; check for local assistance.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Car rental (compact, 1 day): about $55, includes basic insurance (check)

Say or show

  • Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
  • Merci — Thank you (merci)
  • Combien ça coûte? — How much is it? (combien ça coûte?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for The Forks. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep for water sports, Oct–Nov for foliage · avoid Dec–Feb (snow, limited services) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Car‑rental contract for reliable 4WD; include insurance for unpaved roads.
  2. Map of river‑based activities (rafting, kayaking) with seasonal schedules.

Meanwhile

Back to United States

Sources

Ask about The Forks

Loading…

Was this useful?