About NMWMap

NMWMap is an independent, interactive campsite guide for the North Maine Woods region — covering 357 campsites across three management zones and 3.5 million acres of northern Maine wilderness. We built this tool because the existing information was scattered across KMZ files, PDFs, and text-heavy pages with no interactivity, no search, and no mobile experience.

Disclaimer

  • Not affiliated with North Maine Woods, Inc., KI Jo-Mary, Inc., or the Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands.
  • Data sourced from publicly available Google Earth KMZ/KML files and PDFs published by NMW on their official website.
  • Fees and regulations are subject to change. Always verify current rates and rules at the checkpoint when you arrive.
  • Campsite availability is first-come, first-served (except KI Jo-Mary Friday/Saturday reservations). This site cannot guarantee availability.

Key Regulations

Vehicle Rules

  • • Maximum speed: 45 mph on all roads
  • • Max vehicle length: 28 ft (NMW) / varies by zone
  • • Max vehicle + trailer: 48 ft (NMW), 44 ft (KI Jo-Mary)
  • • No motorcycles, ATVs, bicycles, or horses
  • • No mobile homes

Safety

  • • Logging trucks always have right of way. Pull over completely when you see or hear one approaching. This is the #1 safety rule.
  • • No cell service in most of NMW. Plan accordingly.
  • • Carry-in, carry-out — no trash services anywhere.
  • • Importing firewood to Maine is prohibited.

Camping Rules

  • • Maximum stay: 2 weeks
  • • All camping at authorized sites only (except fire permit sites with valid permit)
  • • Fire permit sites require a Maine Forest Service permit for open fires
  • • AWW sites are accessible by canoe/kayak only

Management Zones

North Maine Woods (NMW)

Managed by North Maine Woods, Inc. on behalf of ~20 private landowners. 211 campsites across 3.5 million acres of commercial forestland. All first-come, first-served.

KI Jo-Mary Multiple Use Forest

175,000-acre privately owned forest managed by NMW under contract. 62 campsites. Includes Gulf Hagas, the Appalachian Trail, and the Hermitage. Reservations accepted for Friday/Saturday. Cash/check only.

Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW)

State-managed 92-mile waterway — the first state-administered National Wild & Scenic River. 84 water-access campsites. NMW collects fees under contract. Driving through NMW to reach AWW incurs dual fees.

Official Resources

Campsite data was extracted from publicly available Google Earth KMZ/KML files and PDF documents published by North Maine Woods on northmainewoods.org. This data is used for informational purposes with attribution to the original source.