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Haskell Hut

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Overview

A small log cabin on a hill with a beautiful view of Haskell Deadwater. Here, you can enjoy the sounds and sights of the woods and the waters. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov and can be reserved by groups of up to 8 people. Camping in the hut is only available in the winter.

Operator
National Park
Camping types
Tent, Free camping
Sites
1 campsites
Fee
Free
Reservations
Reservable online
Phone
207-456-6001

Amenities

🚻Toilets

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Haskell Hut, 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

  • International Appalachian Trail New-BrunswickHike · 327.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.3 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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  • Grand Pitch TrailHike · 3.6 mi long · 0.0 mi from camp

    A trail starting near Haskell Gate Trailhead.

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  • Seboeis Riverside TrailHike · 0-7 Hours · 7.1 mi from camp

    Hike the Seboeis Riverside Trail from the Seboeis Connector Trail. National Park Service

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  • Haskell Gate TrailheadTrailhead · 1.2 mi from camp

    Access point for Grand Pitch Trail.

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  • Traverler Mountain TrailHike · 8.0 mi long · 3.2 mi from campShow on map
  • North Gate TrailheadTrailhead · 3.5 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

  • Bike to Big Spring Brook HutBike ride · 3.1 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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  • Bike the Upper East Branch LoopBike ride · 3.5 mi from camp

    Bike a 4 mile loop starting at the North Entrance to the monument off of Grand Lake Road. National Park Service

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  • Bike to Orin FallsBike ride · 11.3 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 IAT - Wassataquoik Stream LoopBike ride · 11.3 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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Rivers and rafting

  • Paddle the East Branch of the Penobscot River (From Lunksoos Boat Launch to Big Seboeis)Paddling and rafting · 3-5 Hours · 14.0 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

  • Haskell Rock PitchWaterfall · 0.5 mi from camp

    A waterfall near Grand Pitch Trail.

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  • Pond PitchWaterfall · 1.3 mi from camp

    A waterfall along Grand Pitch Trail.

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  • Bald MountainPeak · 2,182 ft · 3.5 mi from campShow on map
  • Traveler MountainPeak · 3,392 ft · 3.6 mi from camp

    Traveler Mountain is a mountain located in Piscataquis County, Maine, in Baxter State Park. Wikipedia

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  • Deasey Mountain Lookout TowerViewpoint · 10.4 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

  • Snowshoe the East Branch LoopSkiing and snowshoeing · 3.3 mi from camp

    Snowshoe 3.7 miles around the East Branch Loop, located at the northern section of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. National Park Service

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

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