Upper East Branch Campsite

Overview

A large walk-in campsite located along the East Branch of the Penobscot River with access to the river. Picnic tables are available for campers, as well as a fire ring and access to a vault toilet. This site makes for a magnificent place for night sky viewing.

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 Upper East Branch 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

• International Appalachian Trail New-BrunswickHike · 327.7 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.4 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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• North Gate TrailheadTrailhead · 0.8 mi from campShow on map
• Grand Pitch TrailHike · 3.6 mi long · 2.2 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Haskell Gate Trailhead.

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• Traverler Mountain TrailHike · 8.0 mi long · 2.7 mi from campShow on map
• Lower Fowler Pond TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 3.2 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by Baxter State Park Authority.

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• Haskell Gate TrailheadTrailhead · 2.3 mi from camp

  Access point for Grand Pitch Trail.

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Mountain biking

• Bike the Upper East Branch LoopBike ride · 0.8 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 Big Spring Brook HutBike ride · 5.6 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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• Bike the IAT - Wassataquoik Stream LoopBike ride · 13.8 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 Orin FallsBike ride · 13.9 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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Rivers and rafting

• Paddle the East Branch of the Penobscot River (From Lunksoos Boat Launch to Big Seboeis)Paddling and rafting · 3-5 Hours · 16.7 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

• Billfish MountainPeak · 1,601 ft · 1.1 mi from campShow on map
• Bald MountainPeak · 2,182 ft · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Haskell Rock PitchWaterfall · 3.3 mi from camp

  A waterfall near Grand Pitch Trail.

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• Pond PitchWaterfall · 4.0 mi from camp

  A waterfall along Grand Pitch Trail.

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• Pamola CavesCave · 14.6 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Snowshoe the East Branch LoopSkiing and snowshoeing · 0.6 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.

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.