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Orono Falls
Orono, Maine
A dam-era drop on the Stillwater / Penobscot at Orono, Penobscot County, Maine.
At a glance
Overview
Orono Falls is a drop on the Stillwater / Penobscot River system at Orono in Penobscot County, at the historic mill and hydro corridor near the University of Maine campus. The river runs broad here with dam-controlled ledges rather than a single natural cascade. Viewing only; flow is managed and can shift quickly.
- 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 Orono center or the University of Maine campus, work toward the Stillwater / Penobscot at the mapped coordinates and use the nearest on-street or small-lot parking. Respect hydro-operator and campus property.
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