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Campsites›Lock Dam

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

Lock Dam

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Directions

Location

46.2743°N, 69.3516°W

About This Campsite

This is a popular campsite because it is the primary travel route for groups doing the Allagash trip. There is a nice sandy beach for great swimming and boat access. Rangers keep a portage trail open for visitors who would prefer to carry some or all of their gear down to Eagle Lake instead of running Martin Stream with a loaded…

Access

CanoeWater

Amenities

3Campsites
3Fire Rings
3Picnic Tables
2Privies

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Quick Info

Zone
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Region
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Sites
3
Type
Authorized

Know Before You Go

Nearest Checkpoint

Telos Checkpoint(17.3 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Ashland

~51 mi · ~185 min drive

Road Difficulty

Water Access Only

Canoe, kayak, or boat required

Cell Coverage

No Coverage

AT&T: No Coverage (48.3 mi)

Verizon: No Coverage (47.8 mi)

T-Mobile: No Coverage (46.1 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(17.3 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Ashland

~51 mi · ~185 min drive

Road Difficulty

Water Access Only

Canoe, kayak, or boat required

Cell Coverage

No Coverage

AT&T: No Coverage (48.3 mi)

Verizon: No Coverage (47.8 mi)

T-Mobile: No Coverage (46.1 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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