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Moosehead Lake Campground

69 sites · RVs, Tents In Moosehead Lake

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Stony Ridge

4 sites · RVs, Tents70 acres · Dover Foxcroft, ME

Our property is 70 acres of peaceful woods and fields with trails to enjoy. Just 15 minutes from Sebec Lake and Peaks Kenny State Park, where you can enjoy swimming, boating and fishing. Venture a little farther and you’ll be at Moosehead Lake in about 45 minutes. Outhouse on site and showers available seasonally.

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Spacious Skies Balsam Woods

126 sites · Lodging, RVs, TentsGuilford, ME

Spacious Skies Balsam Woods is a hidden paradise of a campground located right in the heart of Maine, just a half hour south of Moosehead Lake, the largest lake in Maine, and 60 miles as the crow flies from the northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail, Mt. Katahdin, in Baxter State Park. We offer both wooded and open sites that can accommodate most rigs. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, water, 30 or 50-amp electrical service, and most offer sewer. Groups and tent campers are welcome. Balsam Woods campground is less than a minute’s drive from Piper Pond, a 2-mile-long lake with public boat launch and beach access. Onsite, we have a camp store and snack bar stocked with necessities, treats, and goodies for the whole family. There is no shortage of fun activities with our heated pool, classic rec hall, playground, a new jumping pillow, and gem mining! We have three cozy rustic cabins as well as three deluxe cabins for those wanting to experience the beauty of the great outdoors but who may not be ready for the tenter or RV life!

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Big Moose Inn Cabins & Campground

63 sites · Lodging, Tents34 acres · Millinocket, ME

Big Moose Inn Cabins & CampgroundIrving O. Hunt and his brother Lyman built some rough camps on Millinocket Lake before they became interested in the Nesowadnehunk Stream region. Whether or not their old camps were at the same site as the present camps on Millinocket Lake we do not know.The Millinocket Lake Camps, known today as Big Moose Inn, are located on a narrow spit of land separating Ambejejus Lake and Millinocket Lake. Before a dam controlled Ambajejus’ water level, it was possible to pole up the short stream from Millinocket Lake into Ambejejus.Fred Spencer build the camps, originally named Camp Eureka, in 1899 or 1900 and ran them with his brother. With the founding of Millinocket only a few years earlier and lumbering roads nearing Katahdin, the two lakes became more easily accessible. Camp Eureka was advertised as the only camp reachable by both boat (from Norcross) and road (from Millinocket). In 1905, the rate was $1.50 per day, meals included. Spencer also claimed the lakes had no flies or mosquitoes during spring and summer- a phenomenon caused by the way winds blow across the lakes, which makes it difficult for insects to gain a foothold.The camps’ name changed to Camp Spencer and later to Spencer’s Camps. Around 1929 the lease was transferred to Elmer Woodworth, who lived with his wife on a nearby island while they operated the camps. Elmer, a well-known guide, trapped over the winter, and his wife served as the camp cook. The couple soon renamed the camps Millinocket Lake Camps and Trading Post. They also maintained an outlying camp on Sandy Stream for their guests. In 1941, a major fire broke out in the area. The Woodworths saved the camps by wetting them down, but lost their island home when a stray spark jumped the cove. There is some evidence that, for a short time, a gentleman named Johnny Given either held the lease or managed the camps for the Woodworths. Except for that brief change the Woodworths operated the camps for many years until they passed the lease on to their son Ray, who ran them with his wife Muriel.In 1977, the lease was transferred to Bob and Frederica (“Teddy”) Boynton, who in 1981 sold the trading post to Erwin and Maureen Bacon. The Boyntons retained the sporting camp operation and later added a public restaurant. Teddy renamed the camps Big Moose Inn. Bob and his son Bruce made many renovations to the camps, while Teddy decorated and furnished them. The Boynton Family has remained involved in the success of the inn and restaurant. After Teddy’s death in 1991, management passed to Bruce and his sister Laurie, but Bob and other family members are still very involved.The dam separates the flowages of the two lakes. Millinocket Lake is about eight feet above its original level, and Ambajejus is now some 21 feet above its original level. Today several West Branch rafting companies make the inn their seasonal center of operations.At Big Moose, we bring you a rare blend of friendly service and lovely surroundings that successfully reflects our unique personality. Located on Millinocket Lake, Big Moose is the closest full service accommodations to Baxter State Park. Our central Katahdin Region lodging offers easy access to many of Baxter State Park's magnificent natural resources.Our Katahdin lodging packages consist of inn rooms, suites, lakefront and trailside cabins, and campgrounds. Fredericka's restaurant offers casual fine dining between two lakes while the Loose Moose Bar & Grille offers comfort food after a long day outdoors.-Dine in our newly remodeled dining room with friends and family. Our authentic solid oak tables and chairs make this room adaptable to any decor you choose when hosting weddings, reunions or anniversaries. A great place for corporate retreats and workshops. Our new side dining room offers intimacy and privacy for gatherings of 25 or less. Call to reserve it for your special celebration.•Big Moose Vacation Packages-Big Moose selects the best businesses to deliver a complete vacation package to you. We team with local and regional experts to offer guided tours, photography workshops, guided fishing trips and more. Choose one of the complete all inclusive packages from the list on the left and you will be assured a wilderness outdoor vacation that you won't soon forget. Want a weekend trip to Maine all your own, checkout the "Guides & Tours" section under Maine Adventures. Find great outdoor activities to do or take a guided excursion from one of the many knowledgeable tour guides who cater to Big Moose guests. The Big Moose Inn's location affords our guest many opportunities to enjoy the Maine outdoors. It is only a short distance from Baxter State Park and the North Maine Woods, where our guests enjoy the recreational adventures they come to the Katahdin region for. Explore the area by yourself or join a guided tour looking for wildlife or hike into remote wilderness areas with a Registered Maine Guide. The Penobscot River offers many recreational opportunities from fishing, canoeing to whitewater rafting.Our PoliciesPets: Dogs are welcome in our campground. However, we do not have any pet-friendly cabins. Pets are not permitted inside the Inn. Please follow these rules and expectations:• Pet must be on a leash at all times• Pet must not be left unattended because of the summer heat, barking, and possible damage.• Must pick up after your pet.If you would rather board your pet contact Katahdin Kritters Pet Resort - 207-746-8040Tax: All rates are subject to 9% Maine sales tax.PLEASE NO SMOKING IN CABINS OR INN ROOMS/SUITES, FINES MAY OCCUR.Cancellations: As an independently owned and operated inn, we do not overbook our accommodations - each reservation is made for a specfic date, accomdation, number of guests and we are expecting you! Cancellations and changes made with short notice impact us significally. We do sympathize, however, we must maintain our business policy due to limited season and accommodation demands.Prior to 30 days of arrival, full refund; cancellation within 30 days, no refund/forfeiture of deposit. No adjustments or refunds for early departures. Please note: There are no exceptions to our cancellation policy whether it be for reasons of sickness, family emergency or weather. Check-in: 4pm-10pmCheck-out: 10am.Cabin guests must bring their own towels, or they may call in advance to arrange for towels to be rented.

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100 Mile Wilderness Cabin

1 site · Lodging28 acres · Greenville, ME

This is a quaint, off grid cabin located in Elliotsville, Me., surrounded by wilderness, next to the Appalachian Trail in the 100 Mile Wilderness. Propane lights, glass front woodstove, fully operational kitchen, propane cookstove, fire pit out front, BBQ grill on porch. Firewood and propane and plenty of water at sink provided. 2 8ft kayaks for your use to explore all the ponds and lakes nearby. You can spend days or weeks exploring the area, hiking, biking, canoeing, mountain climbing and swimming. Its like going back in time a hundred years but you have some cell reception, unlike our ancestors. Have made several improvements to cabin not yet reflected in guest photos. Yeti type cooler provided for refrigeration of food for longer stays. The cabin is small but can accommodate 5 easily. Queen bed with bunk beds in 1st floor bedroom, full size and twin bed in upstairs bedroom. Clean linens provided. Open kitchen and living room.

Cole's Moosehorn Cabins

2 sites · Lodging17 acres · Millinocket, ME

We are located on the shores of Northwest Pond part of the larger Seboies Lake in T4R9, Maine. We are about 18 miles south of Millinocket and about 10 miles north of Brownville Junction. Located just east, and with easy access to, the KI-Jo-Mary Forest & the 100-mile wilderness, we are within the Maine Public Reserve Seboies Lake Unit. We are a set of historic sporting camps originally built in the late 1800's. These Lake front, off-grid log cabins are the only cabins on Northwest Pond and offer a real slice of the Maine woods experience. Bring your ATV or gravel road bike because we are located on a multi-use trail with miles to explore.

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Flashing Moose river camping

2 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Caratunk, ME

Learn more about this land: We are set high on the piney east bank of the Kennebec River. The view is of the setting sun over the untouched hillsides on the opposite bank or the rising sun illuminating and bringing to life that same hillside while you take your first peak of morning. The river rushes by, not a house to be seen. In the distance a loon frolics and sings out it's soulful call. Bald eagles soar over head, fishing, scanning the river valley. Owls hooting in the valley, come closer in the night to see who is still up. There is an echo in the darkness, works during the day too. The stars blaze overhead in the night sky, watch "satellites" track across heavens and the Aurora Borealis, if you are lucky and still up around the camp fire. It is here in front of our camp, where The Kennebec River continues to flow but begins slowing down, stacking up depth behind the Moscow Dam and turning into Wyman Lake, 14 miles of the most scenic boating or paddling you can imagine. 200 yards north of the camp, The Appalachian Trail crosses the river, watch hikers waiting for the famous canoe ferry crossing. Or, hike a section of the trail, Pierce Pond is a healthy 2 hr hike from the camp, to a pristine pond for a remote dip or some fishing. Bring that kayak or stand up paddle board you bought way back when. The river is fun right here, explore for an hour, a day or days. Whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing are huge in West Forks, (10 minutes North up 201, watch out for deer and moose) you'll paddle The Dead, The Kennebec and the Penobscot rivers, all the major tour companies are very local and there are cool bars and restaurants. You can tube down from the Forks right to the cabin in a couple of hours. We have a big Glamping tent on the property too, that is listed for rent separately on air bnb as The Duck Flashing Moose Glamping on the Kennebec, rent it too if you want the whole space for friends or the place all to yourselves.

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Maine Outdoor Adventures

1 site · Lodging5 acres · Monson, ME

Once Owned by the Delano’s the gifted all the surrounding land 500 acres to Inland Fisheries and wildlife. To be protected forever. Only 1 mile from the Appalachian trail, entering the 100 mile wilderness. The last supply stop before reaching Katahdin. Learn more about this land: Stay in this cozy yurt style canvas bell tent nestled between two ponds, surrounded by 550+ acres of wildlife conservation land, where you can paddle to the trail head of the 100 mile wilderness. Wake to the call of the loons and go for a sunrise paddle, kayaks provided! Spend the day adventuring the woods and waters near by. Hike Borestone, Barren, Little Moose, Big Moose, Eagle Rock, Number 4, White Cap, or Jump on the Appalachian trail, located 1.1 miles from your yurt. Go fishing or paddling right from your camp site on spectacle pond or near by water ways, Lake Herbron, Onawa, and Moosehead Lake. Go on a triple waterfall tour, book a white water rafting trip , Moose tour, or spend the days shopping local in near by towns. This Area of Maine is an adventurers dream. Only minutes away from the mountains, lakes and rivers near by. Monson center is 5 miles away. Where you will find the sweetest Maine town. A General Store, Art gallery, pottery shop, several eatery’s, from fine dinning to finger licking good BBQ, to lake side dining. Greenville is 5 miles away where you’ll find shopping, dining and the famous Moosehead Lake. In your cabin you will find maps to all the best hiking, paddling, exploring, white water rafting, waterfall chasing, and menus to the local eateries. Homemade gourmet breakfast by host available for additional charge upon request between 6am & 8am. Not always available. Please ask host in advance. Menu will vary depending on availability of locally grown and foraged ingredients.

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Evergreen Conservation Area

3 sites · Lodging80 acres · West Forks, ME

The Evergreen Conservation Area was recognized as a federal conservation area starting in 2020. There are several miles of well maintained trails through the deep forest and along the pristine waterfront. This is a secluded conservation area with two remote cabins. This is a unique opportunity: you will have the entire conservation area and the two mini cabins just for your group. (Even if you only have one person or a small group you are still welcome to reserve the site.)

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Flagstaff-Bigelow Woodland Retreat

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Jackman, ME

Welcome to your private forestland retreat, a serene haven situated on 40 acres along the shores of Flagstaff Lake in northwestern Maine. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility that this unique location has to offer. Key Features: -Lakeside Paradise: Sit on the dock and be captivated by an expansive view of the Bigelow Range, creating a picturesque backdrop for relaxation and reflection. -Waterfront Bliss: Take a refreshing swim in the lake, paddle around its numerous quiet coves and inlets, or simply bask in the lakeside atmosphere. The lake provides a perfect setting for a variety of water activities. -Nature's Symphony: For those who love to explore, the mature mixed wood forest surrounding the retreat is a treasure trove of songbirds, native flora, and remarkable glacial erratics. Embark on woodland adventures filled with natural wonders. -Evening Magic: As the sun sets, gather around the firepit to enjoy the warmth of the flames, watch the stars emerge in the night sky, and listen to the haunting calls of the loons echoing across the lake. This forestland retreat is designed for those seeking a peaceful escape into nature. Whether you're sitting on the dock, wandering through the woods, or enjoying the evening by the fire, the beauty of Flagstaff Lake and its surroundings will create a memorable and rejuvenating experience.

The best camping near Moosehead Lake guide

Overview

About

Moosehead Lake Public Reserved Land is home to Maine’s largest lake. The park offers spectacular views of rugged Mount Kineo, and has popular canoe trails. Birdwatchers in particular will find this park fascinating, with many different species, including the endangered peregrine falcon. If you visit in May or June, be prepared for mosquitos, but the park has an abundance of outdoor activities for any time of year!

Notable campgrounds

Lily Bay State Park - Offers waterfront camping with easy access to the lake's natural attractions.
Remote Campsites - Scattered along the shoreline, these sites offer a more secluded camping experience.
Family Camping Areas - Ideal for groups, providing facilities and stunning views of the lake.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Book early to secure your spot, especially during peak summer months.
Check for cancellations regularly as plans can change and spots may open up.
Consider off-peak seasons for more availability and a quieter experience.
Explore nearby camping options to increase your chances of finding a site.

When to go

The best time to visit Moosehead Lake is during the summer for boating and camping, or fall for spectacular foliage. Winter offers snowmobiling and ice fishing. Spring can be challenging with black flies and unpredictable weather, making it less ideal for visitors.

Know before you go

Check for access updates before your visit.
Be prepared for black flies and mosquitoes in May and June.
Wear a PFD while boating; Moosehead Lake's waters can be cold and treacherous.
Drive cautiously; the area is home to moose and other wildlife.
Respect the natural habitat by carrying out all trash and observing all park rules.