Hawk’s Nest · Restaurant & Bar
Choose a riverside meal in West Forks, with a deck overlooking the Dead River.
60–90 minutesKennebec River Pub & Brewery
Settle in for a meal at Northern Outdoors’ full-service brewpub in the Forks area.
- Allow
- 60–90 minutes
- Good for
- Food & drink · Slow moments
- Format
- Independent visit
How we would fit it into your day
Distances are approximate from the Route 201 bridge at The Forks. West Forks is across the river; Moxie Falls is in Moxie Gore. Bingham is a separate base roughly 25 miles south. Rafting meeting points are not river put-ins; follow your operator’s directions and release calendar. Automatic days stay in one destination. Confirm the exact visit date and current conditions; no booking is made by this guide.
Before you go
2026 fall service through November 22. Private-event closures October 17 and 24 from 9am; November 7 from 2pm (excluded from automatic days). Annual shutdown follows November 22; December 30 reopening needs a separate check. Confirm meal times and dietary needs.
Use the official information below to check opening hours, access, admission and current conditions.
Listing information reviewed October 14, 2026. Check current details before traveling.
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