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Aroostook State Park

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Location

Presque Isle, Maine

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Fees

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Contact

Aroostook State Park
87 State Park Road
Presque Isle, ME 04769
207 768-8341

Maps

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Directions and Parking

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Echo Lake, west off U.S. Route 1, south of Presque Isle

Nearby Attractions

Haystack Mountain Hiking Trail

Located on Rt. 163, 4 miles west of Mapleton, a rugged .5 mile hike offering one of the best 360 dgree views of Aroostook County.

Maine Solar System Model
At forty miles (64.4 km) from Pluto in Houlton, to the Sun located on the campus of the University of Maine at Presque Isle, this is the largest complete three-dimensional scale model of the Solar System in the World.

Double Eagle II Memorial Park

Located 1.5 miles from Aroostook State Park, the Memorial marks the launch site of the first successful trans Atlantic balloon crossing, which took off 8:43 pm August 11, 1978.

North Maine Woods
3 million acres of privately owned timber land that is open to the public for recreational use.

Squapan Public Reserved Land

Deboullie Public Reserved Land

Fort Kent State Historic Site
Built in 1839, bears the distinguished honor as one of Maine's few National Historic Landmarks, a testimony to its important role in securing the state and national border.

Relevant Contacts

Friends of Maine State Parks

Regional Tourism

Presque Isle Chamber of Commerce

North Maine Woods

Maine Winter Sports

Presque Isle Snowmobile Club

Star City ATV Club

Aroostook National Wildlife Refuge

Maine Birding Trail

Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
fishing regulations, seasons, regional information and more.

Description

Aroostook State Park bears the distinct honor of being Maine's first state park. In 1938 interested citizens of Presque Isle donated 100 acres of land to the State of Maine, and following that gesture, the park became reality in 1939. Today the park totals nearly 800 acres thanks to subsequent donations and purchases.

Aroostook State Park is the ideal starting point for discovering the North Maine Woods, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. Encompassing Quaggy Jo Mountain and Echo Lake, the park offeres a unique chance to study our geologic past. In fact, Quaggy Jo is the shortened form of its Indian name, "Qua Qua Jo" which translates to "twin peaked."

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Activities

  • birdwatching; picnicing; boating
  • boating (motorized)
  • camping
  • canoeing
  • cross-country skiing
  • fishing
  • hiking (trails)
  • snowmobiling
  • snowshoeing
  • swimming
  • walking (roads and paths)
  • watching wildlife

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Rules

  • Camp only at established sites, many of which can be reserved in advance at www.campwithme.com.
  • Observe wildlife from far enough away that they do not change their behavior: do not follow or feed animals. Avoid areas with nesting birds, dens or young animals (even those that appear abandoned).
  • Keep pets on leash (not to exceed 4 feet) at all times and do not leave pets unattended. Dogs are not allowed on the ski trails in the winter.
  • Park rules prohibit use of intoxicating beverages.
  • Do not leave valuables unattended in your vehicle.
  • Quiet in camping areas is required between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
  • See Rules for State Parks and Historic Sites

Consider lending a hand. Contact us if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenance work.

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Services and Facilities

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Special Considerations

While daytime summer temperatures average about 68 F (20 Celsius) in northern Maine, evenings and gray days can be chilly. In winter, expect daytime temperatures around 18 F (-8 Celsius) and take extra care in snow and icy conditions.

Moving firewood can transport exotic insects & diseases that pose a serious threat to our forests. Don't transport firewood, buy it from a local source. Burn It Where You Buy It

In Late Spring and early summer, be prepared for mosquitoes, black flies and midges (no-see-ums).

Bring canoes, kayaks, bikes and fishing rods, there are many miles of water and trails to explore in the local area. There are local vendors that can set you up with rental equipment if needed.

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