![]() The 43,000-acre Nahmakanta Public Lands is located in the Debsconeag Lakes Wilderness Area in the North Woods of Maine. ![]() Nahmakanta Public Lands has six water-accessible primitive campsites on Nahmakanta Lake and several hike-in campsites for paddlers and hikers. There are several primitive campsites at Moxie Pond. However, the drive itself is a great scenic route that ends at Moxie Pond. Dead Water Rd turns into Troutdale Rd, which is an 18-mile dirt road with potholes and several washouts. Moxie Pond is near the city of Bingham, where you will take Route 16 and then take Dead Water Rd. There are around nine primitive campsites that are accessible on the west side of Mooselookmeguntic Lake, which can be reached from Mud Pond Rd and W Mooselookmeguntic Rd off of Wilsons Mills Rd. ![]() Today, trout and landlocked salmon continue to be the major draw for fishermen. Modern fly-fishing was developed here, as well as many famous trout flies. The Richardson Public Lands is located inside the Rangely Lakes Region and includes Mooselookmeguntic Lake, the fourth-largest lake in Maine. Visitors can hike, snowmobile, cross-country ski, hunt, fish, boat, and camp. Moosehead Lake is New England’s largest freshwater lake and is considered the gateway to the North Maine Woods. This area offers multiple hiking trails and plenty of water-based recreational activities, and Lily Bay State Park is nearby. Some are accessible from the road and some only by water. These sites have fire rings, picnic tables, and access to a vault toilet. There are more than 90 primitive sites inside Moosehead Lake Shoreline Public Lands, which are free for use. There is a parking area, multiple campsites, bathrooms, beaches, and even a small island with sites. It is located off Carriage Road from Route 27 and is about 10 miles from when you turn onto Carriage Road. ![]() Boondocking Sites in Maine Flagstaff Lake and Bigelow Preserve Public Landsįlagstaff Lake and Bigelow Preserve Public Lands has free primitive campsites in its developed campground. A fire permit may be required for primitive campsites. Maine has a “leave no trace” policy for waste and trash. These free campsites usually do not have potable water or electricity, but some may have vault toilets. If you are interested in camping for free in Maine, you will find many opportunities for boondocking, which is free camping that is legally allowable at minimally developed campsites. While in Maine, you can walk on the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail, see numerous lighthouses, eat your fill of delicious lobster dishes, and visit Acadia National Park, which is the only national park in New England. and is known for its rocky coastline, heavily forested interior, beautiful waterways, extensive public lands, and lobster and clam cuisine. Maine is the most northeastern state in the U.S. ![]()
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