St. John River Campsites
Township: T12R16
46.7008°N, 69.7250°W
Sites are suitable for large groups and located on a high bank. The campsite is the former location of the historic Nine Mile Bridge which was removed by ice and carried downstream back in 1972. With a careful eye, you may be able to locate the old coal-fired shovel located behind the campsite.
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
~63 mi · ~225 min drive
Road Difficulty
Moderate
Gravel logging road, high clearance recommended
Cell Coverage
No Coverage
AT&T: No Coverage (58.6 mi)
Verizon: No Coverage (58.8 mi)
T-Mobile: No Coverage (58 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
~63 mi · ~225 min drive
Road Difficulty
Moderate
Gravel logging road, high clearance recommended
Cell Coverage
No Coverage
AT&T: No Coverage (58.6 mi)
Verizon: No Coverage (58.8 mi)
T-Mobile: No Coverage (58 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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