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Howland Falls
Howland, Maine
A small Piscataquis River drop near the Penobscot confluence in Howland.
At a glance
Overview
Howland Falls is a small drop on the Piscataquis River near its confluence with the Penobscot in the town of Howland. It is a quiet inland Penobscot County stop, often overshadowed by the larger dams downstream. Treat it as a riverside viewing area rather than a swim site.
- County
- Penobscot
- Region
- The Maine Highlands
- Water type
- Waterfall
- Waterfall type
- Cascade
Know before you go
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
From Howland village, follow the riverside roads toward the Piscataquis / Penobscot confluence and use the nearest safe pull-off. Viewing is from the bank; the river here runs wide and dam-influenced.
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