Esker Campsite

Overview

Hike or bike approximately 2.2 miles from the Wassataquoik Gate to the Esker Campsite. This campsite is located in a forested area on the bank of Wassataquoik Stream.

Operator

National Park

Camping types

Tent, Free camping

Sites

1 campsites

Fee

Free

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

207-456-6001

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Esker Campsite, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Hike to Deasey MountainHike · 5-8 Hours · 1.6 mi from camp

  Hike to the top of Deasey Mountain for a scenic view of the monument and surrounding region. National Park Service

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• Orin Falls TrailHike · 2.9 mi long · 3-6 Hours · 1.6 mi from camp

  Hike to Orin Falls for a magnificent view of a cascading waterfall. National Park Service

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• Deasey Ponds TrailHike · 45-90 Minutes · 2.6 mi from camp

  Hike to Deasey Ponds by taking an easy 1.4 mile (round-trip) trail located at the southern area of the monument. National Park Service

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• Hike To Barnard MountainHike · 2-4 Hours · 3.9 mi from campShow on map
• International Appalachian Trail New-BrunswickHike · 327.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 1.1 mi from camp

  The International Appalachian Trail was originally a hiking trail which ran from Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, in Maine, through New Brunswick, to the Gaspé Peninsula of… Wikipedia

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• Lichen TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 5.3 mi from camp

  Enjoy a 1.2 mile (1.9km) day hike on the Lichen Trail at the south section of the monument with a wonderful view of Katahdin. National Park Service

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Mountain biking

• Bike to Orin FallsBike ride · 1.6 mi from camp

  The Orin Falls Trail is a 6 mile out-and-back double track multiuse trail that leads you to a beautiful view of the Wassataquoik Stream. National Park Service

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• Bike the Katahdin Loop RoadBike ride · 2.9 mi from camp

  The Katahdin Loop Road is a 17 mile loop starting on the Swift Brook Road past Sandbank Stream Campground. National Park Service

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• Bike the IAT - Wassataquoik Stream LoopBike ride · 3.9 mi from camp

  Bike the 11 miles IAT-Wassataquoik Stream Loop at the southern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. National Park Service

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• Bike to Big Spring Brook HutBike ride · 9.8 mi from camp

  Take this 12 mile out-and-back route starting at Haskell Gate to Big Spring Brook Hut. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Paddle the East Branch of the Penobscot River (From Lunksoos Boat Launch to Big Seboeis)Paddling and rafting · 3-5 Hours · 3.2 mi from camp

  Enjoy paddling the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Katahdin Woods and Waters! National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Hunt MountainPeak · 1,480 ft · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Wassataquoik MountainPeak · 1,368 ft · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Deasey Mountain Lookout TowerViewpoint · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Orin FallsWaterfall · 4.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Orin Falls Trail.

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• Big Rock ViewpointViewpoint · 8.5 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Sandy Stream Pond Trail.

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Climbing and snow sports

• Penobscot River TrailsSkiing and snowshoeing · 7.9 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Penboscto River Trails Inc.

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Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• National Park Service API — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.