A picnic table in a small clearing surrounded by trees by a river

Big Seboeis campsites is one of several river-accessible sites along the East Branch

Big Seboeis Campsite

A backcountry campsite along the scenic East Branch of the Penobscot River. Campers can access this site by boating in

A forested rustic campsite to the right with a wild river flowing by on the left.

The adventurous who float down the East Branch of the Penobscot River may stop here and find solitude along this wild river.

Big Spring Brook Campsite

Primitive backcountry campsite along the East Branch of the Penobscot River that is only accessible by boat.

Side view of a log cabin in the woods with snow on the ground.

Big Spring Brook Hut in the winter.

Big Spring Brook Hut

A beautiful log cabin tucked away in the heart of the forest of Katahdin Woods and Waters NM. Reservations are

A wooden building with a flag pole and signs

Blackwoods Campground

Blackwoods Campground is located on the east side of Mount Desert Island, about 5 miles (8 km) south of Bar

A park ranger and three other adults stand by a wood wayside with area information and directions

You can paddle to your site, or walk in from this trailhead.

Duck Harbor Campground

Duck Harbor Campground is located on Isle au Haut, a rugged island off the coast of Stonington, Maine. This campground

A picnic table, fire ring, and clearing for a tent on the bank of Wassataquoik Stream.

Esker Campsite is located on the west bank of Wassataquoik Stream.

Esker Campsite

Hike or bike approximately 2.2 miles from the Wassataquoik Gate to the Esker Campsite, located on the bank of Wassataquoik

A three-sided and roofed wooden structure in the woods

Grand Pitch Lean-to provides shelter for campers

Grand Pitch Lean-to

A backcountry lean-to along the International Appalachian Trail and Grand Pitch Portage.

Campsite in a forest clearing witha storage shed behind.

Whether hiking or paddling, Haskell Campsite is a beautiful spot for all to enjoy. Also a great place for enjoying the wonders of the night sky.

Haskell Campsite

Backcountry campsite along the banks of Haskell Deadwater and the Haskell Rock Pitch Portage.

A log cabin on a snowy hill. Evergreen trees frame the back for the cabin.

Welcome to Haskell Hut in the winter! Reserve to stay at this scenic site.

Haskell Hut

A small log cabin on a hill with a beautiful view of Haskell Deadwater. Here, you can enjoy the sounds

A rustic stone firepit in front of a picnic table and Lean-to. Surrounded by trees and shrubs.

Many International Appalachian Trail thru-hikers will stay at the Katahdin Brook Lean-to to begin their journey north. Other visitors stay to enjoy the rustic backcountry for a night or two.

Katahdin Brook Lean-to

The closest backcountry site at 0.4 miles from the Barnard Mountain Trailhead / Southern Terminus of the International Appalachian Trail

A campsite with metal fire ring, picnic table, and bear box within a forest.

Lunksoos Campsite 1

Lunksoos Campsites

The Lunksoos campground area has a total of 7 campsites near the East Branch of the Penobscot River. Campsite 1

A three-sided and roofed log structure

The Lunksoos Lean-to

Lunksoos Mountain Lean-To

A rugged lean-to site within the heart of the backcountry of Katahdin Woods & Waters National Monument.

Picnic table and firepit surrounded by forest with river and waterfall in background.

If falling asleep to the sound of a waterfall appeals to your senses, then Pond Pitch Campsite might be what you're after.

Pond Pitch Campsite

A rustic backcountry campsite overlooking the majestic Pond Pitch and wild East Branch of the Penobscot River.

Two tents and a van set up in a flat sandy area surrounded by trees

Sandbank Stream Campground offers three drive-in sites.

Sandbank Stream Campground

Located approximately 10 miles from the intersection of Route 11 and Swift Brook Rd. Contains 3 sites.

A wooden ranger station building with an A-frame style entrance

Campers begin their stay by checking in at Schoodic Woods Ranger Station

Schoodic Woods Campground

Schoodic Woods Campground is the newest campground in the park and located 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast of Winter Harbor

A wooden building with a flag pole and signs

Seawall Campground

Seawall Campground is located on the west side of Mount Desert Island about 4 miles (6 km) south of Southwest

Sign reading "Stair Falls West Campsite Portage" next to a river, with a picnic table.

The Stair Falls West Campsite is located on the bank of the East Branch Penobscot River.

Stair Falls Campsite

A primitive campsite located near the portage trail for Stair Falls. The campsite can be reached by a 2-mile hike

Two tents pitched on a flat grassy surface in the woods, a river runs in the background.

Two tents set up at the Upper East Branch Campsite

Upper East Branch Campsite

Walk-in campsite along the East Branch of the Penobscot River.

A mulchy clearing in the woods with a picnic table, firepit and log bench

Many enjoy setting up camp at Wassataquoik Campsite for it's strategic location near many of the national monument's points of interest.

Wassataquoik Campsite

A beautiful primitive backcountry campsite next to Katahdin Brook along the International Appalachian Trail. The campsite is near the Wassataquoik

A three-sided wooden lean to with a fire pit and picnic table in a clearing in the woods

Many visitors take advantage of both Wassataquoik Lean-to's close proximity to many of the national monument's highlights and the solitude..

Wassataquoik Lean-to

A rustic backcountry Lean-to along the International Appalachian Trail near the Wassataquoik Stream. The site is 0.9 miles from the