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Campsites›Island

Water Access Only

This Allagash Wilderness Waterway campsite is accessible by canoe/kayak only. Visitors driving through NMW pay additional day-use fees.

AWWAuthorized Site

Island

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Directions

Location

46.2996°N, 69.5114°W

About This Campsite

Island Campsite is located on the east side of Allagash Lake behind the islands located on the same side of the lake. It is not on an island as the name would imply. This campsite has a small gravel beach and is grassy with plenty of space for pitching tents. Island campsite is out of the line of travel for most people doing the Allagash trips and therefore offers ample opportunity for…

Access

CanoeWater

Amenities

1Campsites
1Fire Rings
1Picnic Tables
1Privies

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Quick Info

Zone
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Region
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Sites
1
Type
Authorized

Know Before You Go

Nearest Checkpoint

Telos Checkpoint(23.2 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Ashland

~57 mi · ~206 min drive

Road Difficulty

Water Access Only

Canoe, kayak, or boat required

Cell Coverage

No Coverage

AT&T: No Coverage (55.6 mi)

Verizon: No Coverage (55.4 mi)

T-Mobile: No Coverage (53.9 mi)

Best Season

Late June through September. Spring paddling (May-June) offers high water but cold temps and peak bugs.

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

Telos Checkpoint(23.2 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Ashland

~57 mi · ~206 min drive

Road Difficulty

Water Access Only

Canoe, kayak, or boat required

Cell Coverage

No Coverage

AT&T: No Coverage (55.6 mi)

Verizon: No Coverage (55.4 mi)

T-Mobile: No Coverage (53.9 mi)

Best Season

Late June through September. Spring paddling (May-June) offers high water but cold temps and peak bugs.

Drive time estimates based on logging road conditions. Actual times may vary. Cell coverage is approximate — terrain significantly affects signal.

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