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News
- 2/1/2021: Applications Open for the 2021 Allagash Wilderness Waterway Visiting Artist Program
- 1/11/2021: Maine State Parks Crush Recreation Visit Records
- 11/20/2020: Coalition calls on everyone to get outside safely this winter
- 11/19/2020: Maine Conservation Corps Members Complete Service Term, Fulfill the Mission in the Shadow of COVID-19 Pandemic
- 9/3/2020: Grant cycle open for Land and Water Conservation Fund
2021 Camping Reservations Call Center Opens on 2/1/2021
Family Camping sites (one family* or group of 6 or fewer people)
Group Camping sites (for 7 or more people, including children)
- Locations, Reservation Information, and Phone Numbers to call; no online reservations taken.
Group Picnic Areas and Shelters
- Locations, Reservation Information, and Phone Numbers to call; no online reservations taken.
Winter Camping Continues through March 15, 2021
Parks & Historic Sites: Days & Hours
Parks may be visited year-round, from 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise posted. Fees are collected at the booth by staff or through self-service stations.
For current status:
Please call the park or historic site directly.
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Park Amenities, such as water, restrooms and buildings, are shut down for the winter season as dictated by weather. Primitive toilets may be available at some locations.
Parking - Most parks and historic sites are not plowed during the winter due to seasonal staffing. A few parks are only plowed when the manager is on duty.
Be Shark Smart
Untold Secret: Maine Public Lands
Explore the unbelievably beautiful Maine Public Lands. These are magical places in Maine—and they belong to all of us. Watch the new 21-minute short film, or in segments, to begin your virtual journey and plan for your visit to Maine Public Lands.
Drone, Unmanned Aircraft (UAS) Policy
The general use of drones (UAS) is prohibited in Maine State Parks, Historic Sites, or DACF Boat Launches without direct oversight and guidance of an approved law enforcement agency or by the issue of a Special Activity Permit.
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