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Chewonki's Big Eddy Campground

Nestled on the shores of the West Branch of the Penobscot River

Chewonki's Big Eddy Campground, nestled on the shores of the West Branch of the Penobscot River, is situated in the heart of Maine's North Woods. The campground is a few miles west of Baxter State Park and within the largest forested area in the eastern United States. It is located on the Big Eddy, a world-famous landlocked salmon fishing pool and is surrounded by some of the most challenging whitewater rapids in the East. this beautiful section of the West Branch has delighted fisherman, canoeists, kayakers,and rafters for years. We hope you'll join us for a camping trip to one of the most spectacular places in New England. Big Eddy is owned and operated by The Chewonki Foundation a non-profit education institution located in Wiscasset.