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Description

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Open all year; 9:00 a.m. to sunset daily unless otherwise posted at the gate. Fee Charged.

Mount Kineo (elevation 1,789 feet) dominates Moosehead Lake. The cliff face rises dramatically 700 feet above the lake surface and provides critical habitat for rare plants and peregrine falcons. There is no road access to Mt. Kineo. Visitors can reach the park by boat from the public access site in Rockwood. Commercial shuttle service is available during the summer months.

If you are interested in learning about geology around the state, check out the Maine Geological Survey Searchable Database.

Land for Maine's Future This property was acquired in part with funds from the Land for Maine's Future program. For more information about the LMF program and the places it has helped to protect, please visit the LMF webpage.

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Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Boating (motorized)
  • Fishing
  • Hiking (trails)

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Rules

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

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Trails

If traveling to Mt. Kineo via the boat shuttle in Rockwood, confirm departure times before hiking and gauge plans accordingly. On all trails, wear sturdy footwear, carry water and extra layers, and take care near cliffs - particularly in damp and slippery conditions.

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Services and Facilities

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Special Considerations

Moosehead Lake water is cold and winds can arise suddenly and create dangerous conditions for boats. Children 10 years of age and under must, by law, wear a Type I, II, or III PFD while on board all watercraft. All boaters should wear a PFD at all times in small boats; notify someone of your intended route and time of return; and monitor conditions carefully (particularly when crossing open waters, including the crossing to Mount Kineo).

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (MDIFW) Warden Service does search-and-rescue operations and enforces state fish and game laws, boating laws (on inland waters), and ATV and snowmobile laws. To learn more about applicable laws and to purchase appropriate licenses, visit www.maine.gov/ifw.

Buy only local firewood: Burn It Where You Buy It and thoroughly clean boats and motors to avoid importing invasive plant and animal species.

Don't count on your cell phone in an emergency as coverage may be spotty to non-existent.

The region's abundant moose, bear and other large animals can create hazards when in close contact with people (or their vehicles). Drive slowly on area roads (particularly at times of low light) and observe wildlife from a safe distance. Keep food items securely stowed when camping and make sure that tents and their contents are free of food and food odors.

Take care traveling along area logging roads, pulling over and stopping for trucks regardless of which direction they're headed. Avoid roads that are too narrow for two vehicles, do not block side roads and never stop in a spot with poor visibility. Roads can be dusty in dry weather and washed out in wet weather. Gravel roads are hard on tires (and suspension systems): travel slowly and carry a spare tire.

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