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Campsites›Sandy Point

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

Sandy Point

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Directions

Location

46.3370°N, 69.5535°W

About This Campsite

Sandy Point Campsite is a short paddle from the inlet of Allagash Lake on the north shore. It has a large sandy beach with a view of Mount Katahdin. The sites are open with large pine trees overhead.

There is plenty of room for tents. Sandy Point is one of the more popular sites on Allagash Lake.

Access

CanoeWater

Amenities

2Campsites
2Fire Rings
2Picnic Tables
1Privies

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Quick Info

Zone
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Region
Allagash Wilderness Waterway
Sites
2
Type
Authorized

Know Before You Go

Nearest Checkpoint

Telos Checkpoint(26.5 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Ashland

~58 mi · ~209 min drive

Road Difficulty

Water Access Only

Canoe, kayak, or boat required

Cell Coverage

No Coverage

AT&T: No Coverage (57.4 mi)

Verizon: No Coverage (57.5 mi)

T-Mobile: No Coverage (56.3 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(26.5 mi straight-line)

Nearest Gateway Town

Ashland

~58 mi · ~209 min drive

Road Difficulty

Water Access Only

Canoe, kayak, or boat required

Cell Coverage

No Coverage

AT&T: No Coverage (57.4 mi)

Verizon: No Coverage (57.5 mi)

T-Mobile: No Coverage (56.3 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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