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Damariscotta Reversing Falls
Newcastle & Damariscotta, Maine
A tidal reversing-current stretch on the Damariscotta River near the Route 1A bridge in Newcastle / Damariscotta.
At a glance
Overview
Damariscotta Reversing Falls is a tidal reversing-current stretch on the Damariscotta River near the Route 1A bridge between Newcastle and Damariscotta. The current flips direction with the tide as the river narrows around Glidden Point; this is a viewing spot, not a swim. Expect to see the effect most dramatically around max flood and ebb.
- Also known as
- Damariscotta River Reversing Falls
- County
- Lincoln
- Region
- Midcoast & Islands
- Water type
- Tidal falls
- Swim feature type
- Tidal falls
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From US Route 1, drop into Newcastle or Damariscotta and park in the village; walk the Route 1A bridge area between the two downtowns. Check a tide chart and time your stop to flood or ebb.
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