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Lunksoos Campsites

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Overview

The Lunksoos campground area has a total of 7 campsites near the East Branch of the Penobscot River. Campsite 1 is an ADA site, sites 2-5 are individual sites, and sites 6 and 7 are group sites. Campers will park their vehicles in the parking lot and walk their equipment to their site.

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

Amenities

🚻Toilets

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lunksoos Campsites, 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

  • Deasey Ponds TrailHike · 45-90 Minutes · 4.2 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 Deasey MountainHike · 5-8 Hours · 4.5 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 · 4.5 mi from camp

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

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  • International Appalachian Trail New-BrunswickHike · 327.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 3.0 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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  • Hike To Barnard MountainHike · 2-4 Hours · 7.1 mi from campShow on map
  • Lichen TrailHike · 1-2 Hours · 7.6 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 the Katahdin Loop RoadBike ride · 4.2 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 to Orin FallsBike ride · 4.5 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 · 7.1 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 · 11.6 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 · 0.0 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

  • Lookout MountainPeak · 804 ft · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
  • Hunt MountainPeak · 1,480 ft · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
  • Deasey Mountain Lookout TowerViewpoint · 4.1 mi from campShow on map
  • Orin FallsWaterfall · 7.0 mi from camp

    A waterfall along Orin Falls Trail.

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  • The Hulling MachineWaterfall · 11.5 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

  • Penobscot River TrailsSkiing and snowshoeing · 7.0 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.

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