Campsite Guide

Telos Lake

Campsites

High Bank
2 Campsites, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12 and the second site large enough for a group of 8 people.
2 Fireplaces
2 Picnic Tables
1 Outhouse
Comments: High Bank Campsite is about two miles south from the boat launch at Chamberlain Bridge. This is a popular site that offers a fabulous view of the Katahdin mountain range. There is a sandy beach in front of the site that offers protection from the prevailing northwest wind. This is a popular site with spring and fall fishermen as well as destination campers.

Field
1 Campsite, large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people.
1 Fireplace
1 Picnic Table
1 Outhouse
Comments: Field Campsite is a very flat campsite that is surrounded by red pines with plenty of spaces to pitch tents. It is protected from most winds and the pines provide coverage from the elements. There is a steep bank up into the site. It is out of the line of travel for those heading north to do the Allagash trip. This site offers a great option for people doing the Webster Stream trip; it is a short paddle to Telos Dam. This site offers an outstanding opportunity for solitude.

Telos Landing
1 Campsite, large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people.
1 Fireplace
1 Picnic Table
1 Outhouse
Comments: Telos Landing has a very large, flat, grassy area making it nice for camping. It is out of the line of travel for those heading north to do the Allagash trip. This is a great site for groups to stop at on their way to Webster Stream and Telos Dam. It is also a great site for fishermen as it offers great access to nearby streams as well as Telos Dam. This was the original starting point of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway trip.

Other

Webster Portage Trail
Some parties moving from Telos Lake to Webster Lake choose to portage along this trail rather than run the rapids.

Telos Dam
Telos Dam is an excellent example of a timber crib dam, which were popular during the lumbering era.

Chamberlain Lake

H.W. Marsh
1 Campsite
1 Fireplace
1 Picnic Table
Comments:

F.W. Ayer
1 Campsite, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12.
Comments: F.W. Ayer is a handicap accessable campsite located behind the northeast corner of the parking lot at Chamberlain Bridge. This campsite was developed so that late arrivals had a place to stay without canoeing to the nearest water access campsites after dark.

Gravel Beach
3 Campsites, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12, and two sites large enough for groups of 8 people.
3 Fireplaces
3 Picnic Tables
Comments: Gravel Beach Campsite is located on the west shore of Chamberlain Lake overlooking the largest section of the lake. The site is fronted by a great gravel beach which offers outstanding swimming when the lake is calm. Strong northwest winds tend to pound waves onto the beach which can make it difficult to launch watercraft. It is good idea to layover here if this is the case.

Ellis Brook
2 Campsites, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12 and one site is large enough for a group of 8 people.
2 Fireplaces
2 Picnic Tables
Comments: Ellis Brook Campsite is very nice for two groups. It may be challenging to fit a large group in the second site. It offers great fishing and it is tucked into the cove where the brook flows in. It is well protected from the wind. There are rocks in the cove which can make it difficult for motor boats to access the site during low water. The campsite is hidden from the lake as you have to enter the mouth of the brook to get to the site.

Donnely Point
2 Campsites, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12, and the second site is large enough for a group of 10 people.
Comments: Donnely Point Campsite offers outstanding views of the Katahdin range and awesome sunrises. If the wind comes out of the southwest, the waves crash into this shoreline. The smaller site has fewer possibilities for pitching tents.

Crow's Nest
1 Campsite, large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people.
Comments: Crow's Nest Campsite offers plenty of tent space. It is a grassy site with the lower end of the site being wet most of the year. It is dry around the table, fireplace and on the upper side of the site. This is the closest campsite to the Trestle and Allagash Stream. It is about a 1 ½ mile paddle to the Tramway Historic District from the Crow’s Nest. On the way to the outhouse, you will cross a section of railroad bed. This old rail bed supported the trains that transported pulpwood on the Eagle Lake and West Branch Railroad which operated from 1927 until 1933.

Ledge Point
Comments: Ledge Point Campsite offers a small protected cove that makes a nice landing site on windy days. This shallow cove is great for swimming. Tent space availability is low. The small islands north of the point provide a nice view.

Lost Spring
1 Campsite, large enough for a group of 8 people.
Comments: Lost Spring Campsite is a very nice site for a single group. It is situated very close to the edge of the water. This site offers an excellent view down the lake.

McCarren
1 Campsite, large enough for a group of 6 people.
Comments: McCarren Campsite is located in the woods a short distance from the beach. While it lacks a view of the upper cove, it is a very quiet campsite and offers some protection from inclement weather. This site offers an excellent opportunity for solitude.

Lock Dam
3 Campsites, 2 sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12, and one site large enough for a group of 6 people.
2 Outhouses
Comments: 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 canoe. This can be a very busy site due to groups passing through on their way north or south and it is an authorized aircraft landing area. Extreme caution should be used when swimming to avoid the whirlpool at the end of the intake pipe.

Mud Brook
Comments: Mud Brook Campsite has a nice flat grassy area on a sandy point in front of the site for securing boats and swimming. Wildlife is often spotted in the cove beyond the campsite where Mud Brook enters the lake. This location is protected from most winds; it can be buggy in the spring and early summer. This site has been used for generations by people portaging from the Penobscot drainage to the Allagash via Mud Pond Carry.

Rocky Cove
Comments: Rocky Cove Campsite and cove offers great protection from a north wind but the site can be wet in the early spring.

Shady
Comments: Shady Campsite is a nice site that offers a view of Katahdin from the landing. If the lake isn't rough this can be a good spot to cross the lake to Lock Dam. If it is rough, stay on the west shore and paddle further north before crossing the lake.

The Arm
Comments: The Arm Campsite is popular site for spring fishing parties. The sandy beach drops off quickly making it good for access with large boats and swimming. There is a small brook near the end of the sandy beach. This site is not in the direct line of travel for groups moving north or south on trips. It can be a very quiet site in the middle of the summer and offers an excellent opportunity for solitude.

Thoroughfare
2 Campsites, both sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12 people.
Comments: Thoroughfare Campsite is a flat grassy site that offers plenty of tent space and protection from the wind. This site is easily accessed from the boat launch at Chamberlain Bridge. Therefore, this can be a very popular site with groups arriving later in the day who are looking for a site before dark. The gravel beaches in front of the site drops off quickly making access with larger boats easy.

Boy Scout
3 Campsites, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12, one site a group of 8, and one site a group of 4 people.
Comments: Boy Scout Campsite can be very busy with people arriving later in the day who are looking for a quick campsite to get set up in before dark. All of the sites sit up high and are protected from most winds. This site is only 2/3 of a mile from Chamberlain Bridge.

Mud Pond Carry
The Mud Pond Carry has been used for centuries to access Mud Pond and then Chamberlain Lake. It crosses from Umbazooksus Lake to Mud Pond.
Henry David Thoreau became lost while crossing this portage in 1857. Later in his trip, the group cancelled a climb of Katahdin due to the condition of his campanion's feet which they attributed to the Mud Pond Carry.

Lock Dam
Lock Dam was last resurfaced in 2010.

H.W. Marsh Boom Ship Remains
Towards the end of its use of booming logs, the H.W. Marsh Steamship was pulled up onshore near Chamberlain Farm for the winter. The stern froze in the water. All that remains are the remnants of the engine along the shoreline.

Train Trestle
This Trestle supported the Locomotives and the train of log cars across the northern part of Chamberlain during the operation of the Eagle Lake & West Branch Railroad.

Chamberlain Farm
Chamberlain Farm was built as a depot and farm to grow and store supplies before they were taken to woods camps around the area where harvesting teams were working.
The only building left is leased for sporting camp use by Nugent's Camps. Please respect the privacy of any renters staying there.
A current picture of The Chamberlain Farm area and the only building left.
A historical picture of the last remaining building.

Nugent's Sporting Camps
Nugent's Camps is owned by the State of Maine and leased to the operator's. Please respect the privacy of the any renters staying here.

Chamberlain Thoroughfare Bridge
A view of Chamberlain Bridge with the Katahdin range in the background.

Chamberlain Bridge

Kellog Brook Camp
This camp is not occupied every day. The rangers stationed here work a rotating 9 day schedule. If no one is available at night at the Chamberlain Bridge Ranger Station, you may be able to find one here. During the day, the staff may be out patrolling.

Chamberlain Public Drinking Water Supply
This is a public drinking water supply.

Chamberlain Parking Lot
Camping is not allowed here from May 15th to September 30th and from the first Saturday to the second Saturday of December each year.

Chamberlain Boat Launch
This is a motor vehicle access site to the watercourse.

Chamberlain Bridge Ranger Station
Chamberlain Bridge Ranger Station is staffed more frequently than surrounding ranger camps. However, during the day, the staff may be out patrolling the area. If no staff is available, be sure to sign in on the clipboard on the office porch.

Chamberlain Bridge Watercraft Storage
Watercraft Storage is available here.

Tramway
The Tramway hauled long spruce logs from Eagle Lake to Chamberlain from 1902 to 1907.
These are the Hodge boilers that powered the Westinghouse engine that ran the Tramway.
In the summer of 2012, volunteers, acting on behalf of the Bureau of Parks & Lands, rebuilt 25 feet of the Tramway structure. Originally, this structure would have cross all the way to the Locomotives. The 16 foot spruce logs would ride on the top layer while the empty upside down trucks would ride back to Eagle Lake for more logs.

Allagash Lake

Island
Comments: 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 solitude.

Ice Cave
2 Campsites, both sites are large enough to accommodate groups of 12 people.
Comments: Ice Cave Campsite is located a short paddle from the inlet of Allagash Lake on a point of land to the southeast of the inlet. This popular site also serves as the trail head to the ice caves located a short distance behind the site. Therefore, people staying at this site may encounter other visitors going to the caves.

Ede's
1 Campsite, large enough for a group of 8 people.
Comments: Ede's Campsite is located on the east shore of the lake, a short paddle from the portage trail. It has a sandy beach with a nice view of Allagash Mountain and Poland Mountain. This campsite offers a great spot for viewing a sunset over both mountains.

Cove
Comments: Cove Campsite is located on the west shore of Allagash Lake and can be a little hard to find due to its location in the back of a secluded cove. It is a large wooded site and it can be very buggy in the spring and early summer. This site is out of the line of travel for most visitors and therefore offers an outstanding opportunity for solitude.

Carry Trail
2 Campsites, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12, one site large enough for a group of 8 people.
Comments: Carry Trail Campsite has two sites located approximately 1 mile from the gate on the portage trail between Round Pond and Allagash Lake. The back site is a large, dry site. The front site has ledge with some grass and can be wet. This is the closest campsite to the Allagash Lake Ranger Station and the Allagash Mountain Trail.

Little Allagash Falls
3 Campsites, two sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12, and one site large enough for a group of 8 people.
Comments: Little Allagash Falls Campsite can be located by paddling towards the sound of the falls as you enter Little Round Pond. It is almost a straight line from the inlet of Little Round Pond to the falls. This site is located about halfway between Allagash Lake and Chamberlain Lake, a distance of 6 miles on Allagash Stream. It has two large grassy sites and one medium size wooded site right next to Little Allagash Falls, a drop of 20 feet over an outcrop of Seboomook slate. The portage trail around the falls runs through the campsite.
A view of Little Allagash Falls from downstream.

Ledge Point
3 Campsites, two sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12, and one site large enough for a group of 8 people.
Comments: Ledge Point Campsite is the first campsite on the left as you enter Allagash Lake from the inlet. This site is very popular with fishermen in the spring due to its location close to the inlet. It has two large grassy sites and one site tucked in the woods. There is a view of Mount Katahdin from the campsite. There is an untested spring a short distance down the shoreline from this site. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway recommends treating any water obtained from an untested source.

Outlet
2 Campsites, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12, and one site large enough for a group of 8 people.
Comments: Outlet Campsite is located where Allagash Stream exits the lake in the northeastern corner of this pristine lake. It can be found by looking for a large lone pine tree standing watch over the pebble beach in front of the site. This site offers great views of almost the whole lake and stunning sunsets over Allagash Mountain. This can be a very windy campsite with large waves and it is in the line of travel for people making the trip to Chamberlain Lake.

Sandy Point
2 Campsites, both sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12 people.
Comments: 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.

Allagash Mountain Trail
The Allagash Mountain Trail starts near the Allagash Lake Ranger Station and climbs 2/3rds of a mile to the top of Allagash Mountain. Those seeking a better view can climb the fire tower. There is an oriented map in the fire tower cab to assist in identifying landmarks.

Ice Cave Trail

Carry Trail
This mile long trail runs from the Allagash Lake Gate to Allagash Lake. It is a well maintained trail that wheeled canoe carriers work well on. Shortly before reaching the lake, the trail splits; Go left to the Ranger Station or right to the Carry Trail campsite.

Allagash Mountain Tower
There is a hiking trail that leads to the summit of Allagash Mountain that starts near the Allagash Lake Ranger Station. In the cab of the tower, there is a map of the area to aid in identifying landmarks.
The view of the south end of Allagash Lake from the Tower.

Allagash Ice Cave Entrance
Entering these caves and the exploration of them are at your own risk. A narrow tunnel leads down into a small room.

Allagash Stream Bridge
Accessing the Allagash Wilderness Waterway is prohibited at this location.

Allagash Lake Gate
This gate prevents motorized vehicle access from 1 mile of Allagash Lake. There is a small parking area near the gate with room to park your vehicle. Beyond the gate is a well maintained trail that wheeled canoe carriers work well on. Shortly before reaching the lake, the trail splits; Go left to the Ranger Station or right to the Carry Trail campsite.

Johnson Stream
This stream is a popular access route to Allagash Lake on the inlet end. Water levels and conditions are dependant upon recent weather and time of year.
Looking across Johnson Pond towards the outlet. The island is on the the left edge of the picture.

Upper Allagash Landing
Visitors sometimes use this point on Upper Allagash Stream to access Allagash Lake on the inlet end. Water levels and conditions are dependant upon recent weather and time of year.
The path to the Stream.
There is some space for parking here.

Allagash Lake Ranger Station
This camp is not occupied every day. The ranger stationed here works a rotating 9 day schedule. During the day, the staff may be out patrolling.

Eagle Lake

Fred King
Comments: Fred King Campsite is lightly used during mid-summer because it is out of the direct line of travel for people doing the Allagash trip. Fishermen like it in the spring and fall because the site is protected from the prevailing northwest wind and there is good fishing nearby in Snare Brook. This site offers excellent moose and other wildlife viewing during the morning and evening in Snare Brook Cove. This is a great location for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude.

Farm Island
2 Campsites, both sites can accommodate groups of 12 people.
Comments: Farm Island Campsite is popular with fishermen because of its beach, the protection from a northwest wind, and the centralized location in Eagle Lake. A hard northwest wind often makes the water very rough on each side of the island. The sites are open with very little vegetation between sites. There is a view of the Katahdin mountain range from the beach.

Little Eagle
2 Campsites, both sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12 people.
Comments: Little Eagle Campsite has a pebbly beach in front of the site. This campsite is a 3 hour paddle from Churchill Dam for the average paddler. The site is popular with canoeists because it is near the most direct line of travel for those doing the Allagash trip. Little Eagle is a grassy campsite with very little vegetative screening between sites.

Lone Pine
Comments: Lone Pine Campsite is the closest site to Russell Beach and Russell Stream. There is plenty of tent space available here for a large party. There is a high banking with log steps to access the campsite. The steps come down to the rocky shoreline and there is very little room for canoes on shore during high water. Look for a single white pine that stands higher than the other trees on the shore to help with locating this site.

Pillsbury Island
3 Campsites, 2 sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12, and 1 site large enough for a group of 6 people.
Comments: Pillsbury Island Campsite is a very nice campsite that is protected from the prevailing northwest wind. The sites are surrounded by broad leaf trees, which offer shade in the summer. The middle site offers a wonderful view of Woodman Cove. This site marks the northern terminus of Thoreau's trip in 1857.

Priestly Point
Comments: Priestly Point Campsites offers grassy sites with plenty of tent space. This site is popular because it is in the direct travel line for a north or southbound trips. The beach here is made up of small rocks and pebbles. There is some vegetative screening between the sites.

Pumphandle
Comments: Pumphandle Campsite is popular with fishermen because of its central location on Eagle Lake, protection from the prevailing northwest wind, and the sandy beach in front of the campsite. There is a marked ½ mile hiking trail from the campsite up to a ledge lookout behind the site.

Smith Brook
Comments: Smith Brook Campsite offers a sandy beach that wraps around the site. The outhouse is west of the campsite and is located down a trail a short distance into the woods. This site offers excellent moose and other wildlife viewing during the morning and evening in Smith Brook Cove. This site is out of the direct line of travel for groups doing the Allagash trip, and therefore offers an excellent opportunity for solitude.

Thoreau
4 Campsites, 3 sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12, and 1 site large enough for a group of 6 people.
2 Outhouses
Comments: Thoreau Campsites vary from grassy to open pine woods. The vegetation between the sites varies between leafy and thick to none. Canoe groups can get wind-bound at this site when the lake is rough. It is popular with groups planning to visit the Tramway Historic District the next day. There is a ledge point that sticks out into the lake in front of the site that offers some protection from the wind. There is an untested spring a short distance behind this site. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway recommends treating any water obtained from an untested source.

Ziegler
Comments: Ziegler Campsite is located on top of a small rise and has a large grassy area for pitching tents. Behind the site are some old growth white pine trees with some that may measure over 3 feet in diameter at the base. This campsite is a 3 hour paddle to Churchill Dam for the average paddler. There is an untested spring a short distance behind this site. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway recommends treating any water obtained from an untested source.

Breezy Point
1 Campsite
Comments: Breezy Point Campsite is new, established in 2017. The site is located at a natural resting spot before entering the expanse of Eagle Lake. It is protected from the prevailing northwest wind and waves that often hamper canoeists heading north. The site is located near good fishing and wildlife viewing areas. There is an excellent opportunity for solitude at this site. Level spots for pitching tents are few at this location.

Indian Stream Parking Lot
Parking is allowed here for access to Indian Stream.

Pumphandle Lookout Trail
This is a half mile hiking trail starting that takes you up onto Second Ridge. It ends on a rocky outcropping that overlooks Russell Cove and Farm Island. You can see Mount Katahdin, the north end of Chamberlain Lake and the firetower on Allagash Mountain from here.

Tramway Portage Trail
The Tramway trail crosses from Chamberlain Lake to Eagle Lake near the route of theTramway. The cable and trucks can be seen at numerous points. Remember, artifacts within the AWW remain the property of the State of Maine; they are not to be removed.

Abandoned Locomotives
These locomotives were used by Great Northern Paper on the Eagle Lake and West Branch Railroad. There is also a portage trail that crosses here to Chamberlain and the Tramway Boilers. Remember, artifacts within the AWW remain the property of the State of Maine; they are not to be removed.
A view of the approach to the Tramway Trail and the Locomotives from Eagle Lake. A large beaver lodge is located on the right of the canoe landing area.

Johns Bridge
Access at Johns Bridge is permitted as an access point for Day Use trips during May and September only. It is a hand carry launch only, of about 10 feet. Permits are available at the landing and need to be utilized for your access to be legal here.
Johns Bridge was built in the 1950s by the Gilman Brothers and has become essential for the movement of harvested wood from the surrounding forest.

Indian Stream Foot Trail
There is a parking area nearby before crossing Indian Stream capable of holding several trucks and canoe trailers. To access the foot trail, cross over the stream on the road and walk past the gate. A quarter mile walk will take you to a watercraft storage area on the shore of Indian Stream. It is a short paddle from there to Eagle Lake.

Eagle Lake Ranger Station
This camp is not occupied every day. The ranger stationed here works a rotating 9 day schedule. During the day, the ranger may also be out patrolling.

Indian Stream Canoe Storage
Canoe Storage is available here. It is popular in the spring with fishermen accessing Eagle Lake at Indian Stream.

Churchill Lake

Scofield Cove
Comments: Scofield Cove Campsite has a sandy beach and good vegetative screening between sites. It is only about an hour paddle from Scofield Cove to Churchill Dam. There is an untested spring a short distance behind this site. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway recommends treating any water obtained from an untested source.

Scofield Point
3 Campsites, all sites large enough to accommodate groups of 12 people.
Comments: Scofield Point Campsite is an extremely popular campsite. It is located next to a long sandy point that juts out into Churchill Lake. At lower water levels there is a nice sandy beach in front of the campsite. Large white pine trees dominate this site making it open and spacious. Scofield Point is in the direct line of travel for those doing the Allagash trip and only about an hour paddle from to Churchill Dam. For these reasons, it is popular with canoeists who are looking to take advantage of the portage service at Churchill Dam the next morning.

Jaws
4 Campsites, one site large enough to accommodate a group of 12, the other sites large enough for groups of 10 people.
2 Outhouses
Comments: 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.

Churchill Dam
4 Campsites, all large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people. One is reserved for a handicapped group.
Comments: Churchill Dam Campsite has a handicap accessible campsite and outhouse. Be sure to visit the Churchill Depot History Center located in the barn across the river from the campsites. There's a portage service available for $10, usually from 8 am until noon during the summer months, to carry people and/or gear around Chase Rapids.

High Bank
Comments: High Bank Campsite has a sandy bar that juts from the north end of the campsite. Moose sightings are common here. A 20 minute paddle takes you to Churchill Dam.

Churchill Ridge
Comments: Churchill Ridge Campsite is a nice private spot near one of the busiest campsites on the waterway (Jaws). It is in the direct line of travel for those doing the Allagash trip, and only about 1 1/2 miles from Churchill Dam.

Camp Pleasant Ranger Camp
This camp is not occupied during the day most days. The ranger stationed here works a rotating 9 day schedule, spending most of each work day at Churchill Dam.

Bissonette Bridge
Bissonette Bridge is a motor vehicle access site. There is a 100 foot path down to the water. This is the point, on river left, where the portage service drops gear off. It is approximately halfway between Churchill Dam and Umsaskis Lake. If starting a trip here, please check in with the first Ranger you encounter.
The Bridge washed out years ago. Look instead for the river to narrow and move to the left. There is a pile of rocks on river left where there is a sign on top of the rock pile.
Camping is not allowed here.

Churchill Dam

AWW Headquarters
This is the seasonal headquarters of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. This is also the superintendant's summer residence. It is intermittently staffed. Staff meetings and trainings are held here throughout the summer.

Big Eddy Trail
The Big Eddy Trail goes from Churchill Dam by the boarding house to a large pool a mile downriver called the Big Eddy. Fishermen and paddlers use this trail for fishing and for scouting the rapids, respectively. Parties who need Ranger assistance between Churchill Dam and the Big Eddy should use this.

Public Drinking Water
This water is the public drinking water supply.

Churchill Depot History Center
The Churchill Depot History Center explores the history of the entire Waterway in part of the storehouse from King LaCroix's days. There are artifacts gathered from all over the Waterway such as a restored Belly Dump Wagon from Long Lake Dam, a velicopede used at the Locomotives, and photographs and stories. The History Center is open most days during the summer and fall while a ranger is on duty at Churchill.
The Entrance to the History Center.
A Glimpse of Some of the Artifacts inside the History Center

Churchill Dam Parking Lot
Parking is allowed inside the Restricted Zone only at parking lots like this one.

Churchill Dam Ranger Station
Churchill Dam Ranger Station is staffed most of the summer days. Be certain to check in with the Ranger on duty before going up the lake or down the river. The Ranger on duty may be on a portage to Bissionette Bridge when you arrive. When Churchill Depot was a thriving community, the forest operation Superintendant had his house near where the Ranger Station is today.

Boarding House
The Boarding House is one of the two buildings left from the logging era at Churchill Depot.

Churchill Canoe Launch
This is a motor vehicle access site to the watercourse. All parties launching or disembarking at Churchill Dam should do so near the dock on this side of the dam. There is a short portage along the access road to the dock, across the logging road and down a short hill for those continuing north. Be sure to check in with a Ranger whether you are going up the lake or down the river.
There's a portage service available for $10, usually from 8 am until noon during the summer months, to carry people and/or gear to Bissonette Bridge around Chase Rapids.

Churchill Dam Canoe Storage
There is a watercraft storage area available here.

Umsaskis Lake

Meadows
Comments: Meadows Campsite is located on river left just before entering Umsaskis Lake. It is the first site you come to below Churchill Dam. It is located about ten miles downriver from the Dam. This is a great location for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude.

Chisholm Brook
3 Campsites, all large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people.
Comments: Chisholm Brook Campsite is on river right prior to entering Umsaskis Lake. This is a large grassy campsite and sets up on the bank from the river. This site offers excellent moose and other wildlife viewing during the morning and evening.

Ledges
2 Campsites, both large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people.
Comments: The Ledges Campsite is located next to a high ledge outcropping that protrudes from the east shore of Umsaskis Lake. The ledge offers a outstanding view of the lake and mountains to the west of Umsaskis Lake.

Sandy Point
3 Campsites, each large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people.
Comments: Sandy Point Campsite is located near the boat launch and ranger station at the outlet of Umsaskis Lake. The cells are well spaced for privacy. Moose and other wildlife are often visible near the campsite. Early in the spring and during periods of extremely heavy rainfall, some of the sites closer to the lake become flooded.

Umsaskis Bridge

Umsaskis Parking Lot
Parking is allowed inside the Restricted Zone only at parking lots like this one. Camping is allowed here only from October 1st to November 30th.

Umsaskis Bridge
Jumping or diving from the bridge is prohibited here.

Umsaskis Ranger Station
This camp is not occupied every day. The ranger stationed here works a rotating 9 day schedule. During the day, the staff may be out patrolling.

Umsaskis Canoe Launch
Motor vehicle access to the watercourse is allowed here.

Umsaskis Canoe Storage
There is a watercraft storage area available here.

Camp Drake
This camp is not occupied during the day most days. The ranger stationed here works a rotating 8 day schedule, spending most of each work day at Churchill Dam.

Long Lake & Harvey Pond

Grey Brook
Comments: Grey Brook Campsite is located on the west shore, near the inlet of Long Lake. This site has a nice gravel beach. Moose, eagles, waterfowl, and other wildlife are often seen near this campsite.

Long Lake Dam
2 Campsites, both sites large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people.
Comments: Long Lake Dam Campsite has two large grassy sites suitable for large groups. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway recommends that you portage around the remnants of the old log driving dam at this location. You can still see evidence of the dam and log driving operations around the campsite. Remember, artifacts within the AWW remain the property of the State of Maine; they are not to be removed. Portage your canoes and gear on river right at the campsite up and over the dam embankment.

Jalbert
Comments: Jalbert Campsite is located on a gravel point on the east shore of Long Lake. There is a very nice view of Long lake and Priestly mountain to the south from the gravel beach in front of the site.

Lost Popple
Comments: Lost Popple Campsite is located on the west shore of Harvey Pond about a mile before Long Lake Dam. This site is lightly used during mid-summer because it is out of the direct line of travel for people doing the Allagash trip. Fishermen like it in the spring because the site is protected from the prevailing northwest wind and there is good fishing nearby in Harvey Rips. This site offers excellent moose and other wildlife viewing during the morning and evening in Harvey Pond. This is a great location for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude.

Pine
Comments: Pine Campsite is located in the thoroughfare between Umsaskis and Long Lake on the west shore about one mile north of the Reality Road. The site is situated on a high bank accessed by rock steps leading up to the campsite.

Sams
Comments: Sam’s Campsite is located on the west shore of Long Lake with a nice sandy beach. It is well protected from the wind.

McNallys Ross Stream Camps
McNallys Ross Stream Camps is a short paddle from Long Lake up Ross Stream.

Long Lake

Long Lake Dam
Long Lake Dam prolonged the log driving season for lumber barons sending their wood north to Canadian mills.
Use of this dam was discontinued in the 1920's. The structure is mostly washed out. However, the State of Maine still recommends portaging here due to dangerous spikes where the old dam rotted away around them.
Long Lake Dam. Circa 1957.

Round Pond

Outlet
Comments: Outlet 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 the inlet of Round Pond. There is a nice canoe landing that makes loading and unloading of gear easy. This site offers excellent moose and other wildlife viewing during the morning and evening hours.

Back Channel
2 Campsite, both large enough to accommodate groups of 12 people.
Comments: Back Channel Campsite is the first campsite on the right as you enter Round Pond. This site is out of the direct line of travel for most travelers so it tends to be quieter at this location. While the site is protected from a south wind, the waves pound in on shore during a north wind. This site is popular with spring fishermen.

Squirrel Pocket
Comments: Squirrel Pocket campsite is tucked into the southeastern cove of Round Pond. The campsite is set back from the water and well protected from the wind. Squirrel Pocket is out of the line of travel for most people doing the Allagash trip and therefore offers ample opportunity for solitude. This site is popular with spring fishermen.

Round Pond Rips
Comments: Round Pond Rips Campsite is a cozy, one group campsite. It is close to good fishing in the Rips. This makes it very popular with spring fishermen. There is a small sandy beach in front of this site.

Tower Trail
Comments: The Tower Trail Campsite is situated on the rocky eastern shoreline of Round Pond across from the inlet. This is small single group site with limited space for pitching tents. The site can be wet in the spring and during rainy periods. The trailhead for the 2.5 mile hike up to the Round Pond Fire Tower is located here.

Inlet
2 Campsites, large enough for a group of 10 and a group of 12 people.
Comments: Inlet Campsite is on the left as you enter Round Pond. It is in the direct line of travel for those groups doing the Allagash trip and is therefore, very popular with canoeists. The site offers a large open area with plenty of room for pitching tents. There is a great view of Round Pond Mountain from this site. It can be breezy if the wind blows out of the southwest. This site is popular with spring fishermen.

Round Pond Tower Trail
Paddlers stretch their legs climbing this trail from Tower Trail campsite to the top of Round Pond Mountain.

Henderson Bridge
Jumping or diving from the bridge is prohibited here.

Round Pond Ranger Camp
This camp is not occupied every day. The ranger stationed here works a rotating 9 day schedule. During the day, the staff may be out patrolling.

Jalberts Sporting Camps
Jalberts Sporting Camps are owned by the State of Maine and leased to the operators. Please respect the privacy of the any renters staying here.

Henderson Bridge Canoe Launch
Motor vehicle access to the watercourse is allowed here.

Henderson Canoe Storage
There is a watercraft storage area available here.

Allagash River

Michaud Farm
Comments: Michaud Farm Campsite is a flat, grassy, shaded site. The site is located near the ranger station and canoe launch, vehicle access to the waterway is allowed at this location. It is a short walk to the river from the campsite. There is good swimming at the canoe landing. Michaud Farm can be busy with people checking in, and launching or retrieving canoes. All groups MUST sign in here. If a Ranger is unavailable, there is a sign in sheet on the porch. Back in the 1920's, Michaud Farm was a full operating farm and logging depot.

Hosea B
Comments: Hosea-B Campsite has a nice sloping grassy bank down to the river and a small brook next to the campsite. This was once the site of the fire tower watchman's cabin when the tower was on Musquacook Mountain behind the site. There is good fishing nearby. This site is open to the wind and sun. This is a great location for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude.

Five Finger West
Comments: Five Finger West Campsite is dominated by towering white pine trees. In high water, it is recommended that you eddy out on river left and paddle back up to the site. There is plenty of room for tents under the pine trees away from the picnic table area. This is a secluded site, many paddlers miss the site altogether, concentrating on the first swift water they have seen in five miles. There is good fishing at Five Finger Brook.

Five Finger South
Comments: Five Finger South Campsite is a flat site with a small grassy clearing next to the river there are additional tent spots around the picnic table area. There is good fishing in this area especially near the mouth of Five Finger Brook.

Five Finger North
Comments: Five Finger North Campsite sits adjacent to an old lumbering camp and directly behind the table you can still see where the four walls of one of these camps once stood. The fishing is good near the mouth of Five Finger Brook and the paddle back upstream to the brook is well worth it when the fish are biting. This site is dry with a small rise from river to campsite. There is a great view looking both upstream and down from this site. It can get breezy at the site when the wind is blowing from the south.

Falls Bank
Comments: Falls Bank Campsite is a small site on the west side of the river a short distance below Allagash Falls. There are two places for small tents. This a much quieter site than Allagash Falls and therefore a much better choice for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude.

East Twin Brook
Comments: East Twin Brook Campsite is a dry and flat campsite. This site can be very busy because it is the last campsite on the river before the Town of Allagash. While the Allagash Wilderness Waterway doesn't own this land, the Rangers maintain it in an agreement with the land manager.

Cunliffe Island
Comments: Cunliffe Island Campsite is one mile below Long Lake Dam located on river right. It is the only campsite on the river located on an island. This is a great location for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude.

Cunliffe Depot
Comments: Cunliffe Depot Campsite sits on the site of Mr. Cunliffe's lumbering operation main camps. This site has ample space for the large parties with great fishing nearby. It is open to the river with very little wind break from a south wind and on the other hand less bug activity because of this. Many artifacts from the early lumbering area can be seen scattered through the woods to the south of the campsite across Cunliffe Brook. Remember, artifacts within the AWW remain the property of the State of Maine; they are not to be removed. Day use is higher in this area as compared to other more secluded sites because of the traditional fishing spots nearby.

Cunliffe
2 Campsites, both sites large enough to accommodate a group of 12 people.
Comments: There is a lot of protection from the wind here. It is a grassy flat site on river left offering plenty of places to pitch tents. It is close to good fishing and there may be day use visitors around for that purpose. You can't see the river from either table and it tends to be buggy. There is an old road behind the site that leads to the Michaud Farm Ranger Station.

Croque Brook
2 Campsites, both large enough to accommodate groups of 10 people.
Comments: Both sites offer nice, flat, grassy areas with plenty of space for pitching tents.

Big Brook South
1 Campsite, big enough for a group of 8.
Comments: Big Brook South is dry and flat with a good view.

Big Brook North
Comments: Big Brook North Campsite is shaded and dry. It can be buggy when there is no breeze.

Big Brook East
2 Campsites, large enough for two groups of 8 people.
Comments: Big Brook East Campsite is a dry and flat campsite. There is also a high bank here to get to the campsite. There is a very cold stream near the campsite that people have used to keep items cool. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway recommends treating any water obtained from an untested source.

McKeen Brook
2 Campsites, large enough for a group of 8 and a group of 4 people.
Comments: McKeen Brook Campsite is very nice and dry but is difficult to access because of the steep bank with loose gravel.

Deadwater North
Comments: Deadwater North Campsite has an outstanding view looking upstream. Moose come out of the dense forest to feed on tender aquatic plants growing on the river bottom near the islands. This campsite is protected from the prevailing northwest wind with a large gravel beach and a great place to swim.

Deadwater South
Comments: Deadwater South Campsite has an outstanding view looking upstream with a couple islands and a place where moose come out of the dense forest to feed on tender aquatic plants growing on the river bottom. A south wind will blow through the campsite giving relief on hot days and when the bugs are bad.

Bass Brook
Comments: Bass Brook Campsite is a cozy small site. It can get buggy at times and the sun hits the table late in the day. This site is protected from the wind except a direct west wind, which very rarely happens. There is a small cool spring brook near the canoe landing that is much better than the river for drinking water. The Allagash Wilderness Waterway recommends treating any water obtained from an untested source. This is a great location for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude.

Ramsay Ledges
3 Campsites, large enough to accommodate a group of 8 and two groups of 12 people.
Comments: Ramsay Ledges Campsite is the only campsite on the waterway that is a drive-on vehicle accessible site. RV camping is permitted at this location. It is an open, large, grassy site with good fishing nearby. The canoe landing in front of the site is rocky.

Sweeney Brook
Comments: Sweeney Brook Campsite is located on river right two miles below Long Lake Dam. This campsite is the last site before Round Pond eight miles downriver. This is a great location for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude.

Taylor Landing
Comments: Taylor Landing Campsite is flat, grassy and dry site. There is a nice open forest behind the campsite. You may see fishermen motoring by.

Turk Island
Comments: Turk Island Campsite has a nice open flat grassy area around the table and fireplace. There is also good fishing nearby in the Round Pond Rips. In low water, you may need to go around the island to get into the campsite. This is a great location for those people seeking an opportunity for solitude. The small island in front of this campsite is named after a horse named Turk who drowned in the deep hole next to the site while pulling a towboat up the river.

Allagash Falls
4 Campsites, large enough to accommodate one group of 6, two groups of 10 and one group of 12 people.
Comments: Allagash Falls Campsite offers four very nice sites with spectacular views of the 30 foot drop in the river. It can be a very busy place with people looking at and portaging around the falls. Two of the sites can be damp during wet season.
Look for the ring attached to the bedrock along the portage trails. This was used in moving logging boats and supplies upriver during the lumbering era.

Michaud Farm Canoe Storage

Allagash Falls Portage Trail
Use this trail to portage around Allagash Falls. Do NOT attempt to canoe over Allagash Falls.

Taylor Camps
The Taylor Camps were the home of Henry and Alice Taylor. Henry Taylor was a retired Game Warden who built and ran a sporting camp at this location starting in the 1930's. Remember, artifacts within the AWW remain the property of the State of Maine; they are not to be removed.

Allagash River Gauge
The Allagash River Gauge is operated by the US Geological Service. It tracks over real time changes in river water levels and converts them to CFS measurements. On the website, scroll down and find the most recent instantaneous value.
If this value is:
350-500= The water level is low and there will be lots of dragging over sand bars. You might consider taking out at Michaud Farm Ranger Station.
500-750= There will be some dragging over sand bars but it is still navigitable.
750-1000= Ideal for novice paddlers.
1000-5000= Faster trip down the river. Still suitable for novice and intermediate paddlers.
5000-8000= Use extreme caution when nearing Allagash Falls. The landing area is small with a small eddy being formed. An experienced canoeist should be part of every group.
8000 or above= It is not recommended to go from Michaud Farm to Allagash Falls above this flow. There is no eddy formed at the landing area.

Lombard Log Haulers at Cunliffe Depot
These Lombard Log Haulers were used by the nearby Cunliffe logging operation. These two machines lets you compare the design differences between the gasoline and steam versions. Remember, artifacts within the AWW remain the property of the State of Maine; they are not to be removed.
The Gasoline Powered Lombard Log Hauler
The Steam Powered Lombard Log Hauler

Joe McKeel Gravesite
Joe McKeel died in 1870 while working as the camp watchman at Cunliffe Depot. He was buried here by Dan O'Leary Sr. who was homesteading at the Moir Farm. It is said that Mr. McKeel was buried with two pork barrels put together to form his casket.

Michaud Farm Canoe Landing

Finley Bogan
This is one of nine motor vehicle access sites along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Please check in with the first Ranger you encounter.

Michaud Farm Ranger Station
Michaud Farm Ranger Station is staffed throughout the summer. Half of the time, the Ranger does not stay here overnight. During the day, the Rangers may be out patrolling the area. If no staff is available, please use the clipboard on the office porch to sign out of the Allagash Waterway. There is a canoe storage area available here.
The area around Michaud Farm used to be a farm and supply depot in the early 1900's.

Moir Farm
The Moir Farm was started by George Moir and Lucinda Diamond in 1837. They were among the first white settlers in the area. Many people from Allagash Village are descendants of the couple and other members of the Diamond family. Remember, artifacts within the AWW remain the property of the State of Maine; they are not to be removed.
A view of the Moir Farm during the 1980's.

Michaud Farm Parking Lot
Parking is allowed inside the Restricted Zone only at parking lots like this one.

Boundary Line

Allagash Wilderness Waterway

Aircraft Access Sites

Jalbert's Camps Aircraft Access Site
This is 1 of 7 aircraft access sites along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Note that aircraft may land on frozen bodies of water within the One Mile Area, except for Allagash Lake.

Camp Drake Aircraft Access Site
This is 1 of 7 aircraft access sites along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Note that aircraft may land on frozen bodies of water within the One Mile Area, except for Allagash Lake.

Churchill Dam Aircraft Access Site
This is 1 of 7 aircraft access sites along the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. Note that aircraft may land on frozen bodies of water within the One Mile Area, except for Allagash Lake.

Lock Dam Aircraft Access Site

Webster Inlet Aircraft Access Site

Chamberlain Bridge Aircraft Access Site

Nugent's Camps Aircraft Access Site