St. John River Campsites
Township: T14R13
46.9100°N, 69.4544°W
The Basford Rips campsite is accessible by canoe only and is a suitable site for small canoeing groups.
For more information about canoeing the St. John River, please visit the North Maine Woods website.
Water body: St. John River
Nearest Gateway Town
Ashland
~53 mi · ~191 min drive
Road Difficulty
Water Access Only
Canoe, kayak, or boat required
Cell Coverage
No Coverage
AT&T: No Coverage (42.2 mi)
Verizon: No Coverage (43.7 mi)
T-Mobile: No Coverage (41.4 mi)
Best Season
May through mid-June for paddling (spring runoff). July-September for camping.
Drive time estimates based on logging road conditions. Actual times may vary. Cell coverage is approximate — terrain significantly affects signal.
Nearest Gateway Town
Ashland
~53 mi · ~191 min drive
Road Difficulty
Water Access Only
Canoe, kayak, or boat required
Cell Coverage
No Coverage
AT&T: No Coverage (42.2 mi)
Verizon: No Coverage (43.7 mi)
T-Mobile: No Coverage (41.4 mi)
Best Season
May through mid-June for paddling (spring runoff). July-September for camping.
Drive time estimates based on logging road conditions. Actual times may vary. Cell coverage is approximate — terrain significantly affects signal.
Calculate day-use and camping costs for NMW.
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