Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
While not billing itself as a wilderness, the North Maine Woods is home
to two of the best scenic rivers in the Northeast - the Allagash and the St.
John. It is also open to campers, hunters, fishermen and explorers who
seek the rewards only found some distance from civilization. There are no
tow trucks, gas stations, motels or restaurants out here. In all, the orga-
nization takes care of 280 remote campsites. Major areas of control in-
clude far Northern Maine, the Great Northern Paper-West Branch
region and the KI, Jo-Mary Multiple Use Forest area near Brownville.
Write or call North Maine Woods for the latest information on checkpoint
hours and hours the US and Canadian Customs officials work at border
stations. (PO Box 421, Ashland 04732,
435-6213.)
North Maine Woods General Regulations
Visitors must log in and log out at a checkpoint on each visit.
Trucks have the right of way.
Camp only where permitted by prior reservation.
Do not block any road at any time.
Carry out all trash.
Obtain fire permits where required.
Commercial users must obtain operator permits.
Bicycles, motorcycles, ATVs, and horses are banned.
All general Maine laws and hunting and fishing
regulations apply.
Cutting live trees for firewood or other uses is prohibited.
Campsites
There are two types of campsites in the North Maine Woods.
Authorized Campsites
, which are marked on maps, have steel fire
rings, picnic tables, and privies. Fire may be kindled in the rings without
a permit.
Designated Fire Permit Campsites
are generally more rustic and
lack fire rings and privies. Fire permits must be obtained from the Maine
Forest Service in advance. They can be reached in Ashland seven days a
week at
435-7963. The fine for leaving a fire unattended is $50.
More than 40 businesses operate at various locations throughout the
three million acres administered by North Maine Woods. A list can be ob-
tained at the office.
