Water Access Only
This Allagash Wilderness Waterway campsite is accessible by canoe/kayak only. Visitors driving through NMW pay additional day-use fees.
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
46.4765°N, 69.2967°W
Jaws Campsite is a very popular campsite because it is in the direct line of travel for those doing the Allagash trip and it is only about 1½ miles from Churchill Dam. There is good swimming off the gravel beach in front of the campsite.
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Nearest Checkpoint
Nearest Gateway Town
Ashland
~44 mi · ~157 min drive
Road Difficulty
Canoe, kayak, or boat required
Cell Coverage
No Coverage
AT&T: No Coverage (45.5 mi)
Verizon: No Coverage (46.3 mi)
T-Mobile: No Coverage (42.8 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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