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ATV riding
Boating (motorized)
Camping
Canoeing
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Hiking (trails)
Hunting
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Swimming
Watchable wildlife
Trailered boat launch
Description
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Scraggly Lake is the centerpiece of this unit, which is located just northeast of Baxter State Park in northern Penobscot County. The Unit comprises 10,000 acres of gently rolling, heavily forested land, with numerous ponds, brooks and bogs. The lake has a campground and boat launch for visitors, while Ireland Pond offers a more remote recreational experience.
Fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking are popular activities. The lake shore, combined with the well forested uplands and the presence of a number of small marshes and wetlands, provide a diverse range of habitats that host more than 200 of Maine's indigenous species of wildlife. The lake and ponds offer excellent habitat for trout and salmon.
If you are interested in learning about geology around the state, check out the Maine Geological Survey Searchable Database.
Activities
- ATV riding
- Boating (motorized)
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking (trails)
- Hunting
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Swimming
- Watchable wildlife
Rules
Consider lending a hand. Contact us if you would like to help with stewardship or maintenance work.
Services and Facilities
- Trailered boat launch
- See Visitor Accessibility
Special Considerations
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
When to Visit
Open All Year