The store is great good sandwiches for breakfast and lunch and good friendly people work there…read more Last minute we tried to rent a boat and nothing was available but received a call a few hours later they made something available

Would like to thank Paul the owner after getting gas for my snowmobile I asked if he did repairs he…read moreasked whats wrong he came out to the gas pump lifted the hood and fixed my sled in 2 minutes I got all my gas at his location the rest of the week while we were snowmobiling in Rangely. John and Marilyn Fitzgerald from New Jersey

We could have stayed all day just admiring the beautiful view, enjoying the sun and the refreshing…read morebreeze. I wish I could live on this pond in the summertime. It really is big enough to be a lake and it goes by a couple of different names. It was quiet with just a few people around. A boat ride around the pond is ideal to fully appreciate the beauty of of the area.

Rafting was a normal experience with fun water currents and a fun ride. But after rafting, you're…read moregiven an option to go tubing for free, me and my family decided to go tubing down the river which we had to walk down the pathway which was fine. Once we got into the water with no instructor, the only instructions we were given was to follow the same path we took for rafting and swish towards the right after the bridge. We also were told not to get out of our tube. The experience was normal, but nothing really special, when we were tubing once we passed the bridge we tried to steer right, but nothing was happening due to the strong currents. When we were approaching the time where we're supposed to get out of the tube nothing changed. This led to me and my family having to evacuate our tubes and caused us to hit our feet on the shallow sharp rocks in the waters. It was painful and I don't recommend to anyone. We had to get out of our tubes, drag our tubes with us to the shore while hitting sharp rocks and it was not fun. Overall, the rafting was normal and expected, but the tubing was not fun and I recommended they have an instructor or staff help navigate the strong dangerous waters to prevent any accidents.

The staff and service I encountered at Northern Waters Outfitters in Errol, NH was the most…read moreunprofessional that I have ever experienced in my 30 years of wilderness travel. After a 2 hour paddle to my campsite on Lake Umbagog, I unloaded my kayak and discovered that the kayak had taken on significant water due to a leak in the rear bulkhead. There was a gallon or two in the compartment, along with my belongings. It was a mess. And the added water weight explained why the boat was dragging. I left numerous polite voicemails and wrote several emails over the next 24 hours, describing the problem and requesting a replacement boat. No one returned my calls, and the one email I received indicated I'd get a replacement kayak brought to me that day. But it never arrived. With an impending storm, we thought it was risky to attempt to paddle back in a boat that was already leaking, and with no replacement boat, we decided to be safe and cut our trip short to avoid paddling in the rain. So, our trip was cut short due to the leaking boat provided by Northern Water Outfitters. More so, it was cut short due to the complete lack of response to the problem. When I arrived back at Northern Waters Outfitters, I had to hunt down someone to assist me (as it had been when I'd initially rented the kayak). When I explained what I had been through to the staff member, he belittled me and insinuated that I was not "patient enough" when waiting for the replacement boat. Note: We had been waiting all day the previous day, at the campsite. We had not been able to kayak around and enjoy the lake on our trip, because we were waiting for the boat, and because it didn't feel safe. I was forced to cut my trip short as I did not feel safe returning with a leaky boat, along with taking in rain (no spray skirt was issued). This staff member was rude and condescending. He again stated, with an attitude, "I was bringing you the boat". When I explained that my concern was based on my extensive experience and knowledge as a wilderness guide in the past, he reacted by mocking me for being a "world renowned expert" (which I never claimed to be) and continued to belittle me. At that point, I told him I expected a refund for the full rental period. He responded with statements such as "you'll get your refund" "whatever you want, expert". His attitude was perplexing, as I'd been extremely patient and polite for the duration, despite the circumstances. While I was issued a refund for the rental, no one from Northern Waters Outfitters had contacted me with an apology or to learn more about how they could have prevented this situation in the first place. Based on the condition of their boats, their customer service, and disregard for my safety, I cannot recommend this outfitter to anyone who is seeking to rent kayaks in Errol, NH. I see that this business has good reviews in the past. Perhaps the owner needs to take note of who he's leaving in charge.

Nothing to say except... beyond the expectation! Excellent! Staffs are super friendly, helpful,…read morefull of energy!!! Thank you everybody :) Thank you Zac for an awesome photos, you are so good with your paddling! Special thanks to Arron! He was so fun and helpful and so much energy in him!

I have been on many white water rafting trips but yesterday's trek down Maine's Rapid River was the…read morebest. Our expert guide Beech was knowledgeable, and safety-minded. If you are looking for a great family day on the water in Northern NH give ELC a call.

Gateway marina was awesome, super easy to work with, and great communication. We rented a pontoon…read morefor a couple of days and were also able to use some dock space overnight which was really convenient as we were not staying directly on the lake. It was perfect to see the beautiful sunset over the lake.

Great experience with 1-day Pontoon boat rental. We had limited boating experience and Jerry was…read morevery helpful. He gave us a quick boat operation tutorial and we were on our way. Lake is beautiful and Jerry suggested the Naples public docks and lakeside lunch. Whole family had a really memorable day. Would do this all again in heartbeat!

Day 1 of our family trip to Rangeley and we were struck with boat troubles. I went in to Oquossoc…read moreMarine and they provided me with literally every resource they were able to to get me through my problem and get me back on the water. The level of assistance and courtesy they offered me is something you won't find many places if anywhere in this Country these days. I could not thank them enough. These people are truly top notch. Oquossoc Marine, THANK YOU.

Anything to do with boats Oquossoc Marine is the place to visit. They have equipment, repairs, &…read morestorage facility. The staff is courteous & knowledgeable even when very busy. When visiting Rangeley area for boating & need assistance this is the place to visit!!!!!!!

I ride jet skis here illegally every single day haha you cant stop me i am never going to wear a…read morelife jacket you'll never catch me I enjoy long walks on the beach and wheelchair fencing as well as monster truck rallies.

This proprietor, Steve Swain, is a grumpy, tired, rude old crank-bag. Spend your money elsewhere…read more Bad service from the owner, substandard equipment, the place/pit is littered with old jet-skis, snow-mobiles, random parts, etc.....if you deal with this guy, make sure to use a credit card and check your statements. Any business owner/manager that openly makes derogatory comments about their staff in front of customers is a poor excuse...Swain called one of his young (very bright and personable) workers "stupid" in front of us. None in my group are new to Rangeley, which is great place, with many great things to offer!...Sam-O-Set is not acceptable, nor is it the norm. If this place is your only option...get another option: rent a kayak, go swimming, go skiing, go hike Saddleback (it's awesome!), catch a movie...you'll be better off. The short-story: We (3 adults/3 kids) rented a boat for Saturday 7/23/11, which we were going to use for 1/2-day of tubing on Rangeley Lake. The boat (200 horse) sputtered and would not start reliably at the dock, so we tried to actually spend more $$ and rent a nicer boat. Seemed like a better option than getting stuck on the lake, having to be towed in...Anyway, Swain refused, and indicated it was our fault for the boat not starting. We wasted ~2 hours on a beautiful Saturday dealing with this a-hole....the boat wouldn't start for Swain either, we canceled the deal - which he botched too, ended up double-charging us...thankfully, it's all on a credit card, which is handling the correction.

The friendliest family owned business. No matter your experience level they will make you…read morecomfortable and confident to enter the water. They currently offer a class level 2 which is great for beginners. We had such an amazing time and will recommend this place to our family and friends. The atmosphere and amount of fun we had made it worthwhile.

*I believe North Woods Rafting is a part of Mahoosuc Outdoors, so essentially the same company*…read more We booked a rafting trip for a group of 8 guys on a Bachelor'd party trip, having had booked an airbnb for the weekend nearby. From start to finish, working with these guys was awesome. We actually went on maybe the 2nd to last day of the season, so our tour guides were extra jovial and enthusiastic in ending the season on a high note. Our boat had Bailey while the other guys had Kenny - both hilariously animated guys. We originally thought we'd be able to wake up for the early morning river run, but glad we booked the 2nd one due to having a late and debaucherous night before. The early afternoon was pretty windy so we were worried about freezing waters, but actually the sun came out and warmed us up pretty nice. All the equipment was very modern and new, and the rafts themselves were in great shape. Basically you draft down the river twice, with the second time full of more instances where you're begging to be tossed into the water. The last peaceful stretch was actually a great time for everyone to jump out of the rafts and peacefully wade in the water. There was an included photographer who got some awesome shots, although most of the time I had no idea where or when they were shooting and came up with great candids. The food afterwards was pretty great. You get a choice of protein - I highly recommend the salmon. They also have a bar type setup you can partake in. Overall, I highly recommend this adventure company. It provides a very homey feel and care to give you an awesome experience that is authentic to their roots and passion.

We were looking for a short, guided fishing trip, so we called around and Clearwater was one that…read morewas recommended. We left a message, and got a call back right away, got the next morning reserved - no problem. When we arrived, the place was very pretty and neat. They rent cabins as well as do guided fishing. Michael greeted us right on time and the boat was ready to go. Michael took the four of us out on the gorgeous lake and we had a blast. He was fun to chat with and had great knowledge of the area and we caught some good fish. I would go back in a heartbeat!

Beautiful New Hampshire park bordering Maine and not too far from Canada…read more Great fishing spots, hiking trails, and mountain/water views. Definitely check it out!

I hesitate to let the secret out about this campground, but the staff is so nice and the facilities…read moreso well kept that they need a good shout out and a big thank you! We're already making plans for next year to return. The lake is pristine and secluded, there are canoes available and remote sites on the lake where you can canoe or kayak out yourself or get dropped off. True wilderness camping in the great north of NH. I do want to mention that we camped with a 18 ft. rPod camper trailer and had no issues at all with access to a good choice of beautiful well kept sites. I read a few negative comments that make no sense to me. Everybody is different I guess. One of the best camping experiences we've ever had.