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Campsites›Big Black Campsite
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Big Black Campsite

St. John River Campsites

Township: T15R13

Directions

Location

46.9488°N, 69.4497°W

About This Campsite

These sites are canoe access only and are suitable for large groups. Campsites are located at the confluence of the Big Black River with the St John.

For more information about canoeing the St. John River, please visit the North Maine Woods website.

Access

VehicleCanoeCamper/TrailerWater

Water body: St. John River

Amenities

3Campsites
3Fire Rings
3Picnic Tables
1Picnic Shelters
1Privies

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Quick Info

Zone
North Maine Woods
Region
St. John River Campsites
Sites
3
Type
Authorized
Township
T15R13

Know Before You Go

Nearest Checkpoint

St. Pamphile Checkpoint(13.8 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Ashland

~54 mi · ~194 min drive

Road Difficulty

Water Access Only

Canoe, kayak, or boat required

Cell Coverage

No Coverage

AT&T: No Coverage (41.3 mi)

Verizon: No Coverage (43.5 mi)

T-Mobile: No Coverage (40.7 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.

Know Before You Go

Nearest Checkpoint

St. Pamphile Checkpoint(13.8 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Ashland

~54 mi · ~194 min drive

Road Difficulty

Water Access Only

Canoe, kayak, or boat required

Cell Coverage

No Coverage

AT&T: No Coverage (41.3 mi)

Verizon: No Coverage (43.5 mi)

T-Mobile: No Coverage (40.7 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.

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