Category: Parks & Natural Attractions

Seboeis Public Reserved Land

Nestled south of Millinocket, Seboeis is home to many great camping locations, primarily for anglers, with much shoreline along two lakes.

Scraggly Lake Public Reserved Land

Based around Scraggly Lake itself is the wooded and majestic Scraggly Lake Public Land Reserve.

Penobscot River Corridor

For a more aquatic adventure, one should look towards the Penobscot River Corridor.

Peaks-Kenny State Park

Located outside of Dover-Foxcroft, Peaks-Kenny makes for a great, secluded camping event. With only 56 spacious campsites, Peaks-Kenny is a great choice for anyone looking for a remote, family-oriented camping experience.

Moosehead Lake Public Reserve

Whether it’s hiking, camping or boating, Moosehead has your outdoors experience. Including spectacular hiking trails and multiple boat launch points, Moosehead could be your best hiking trip yet.

Little Moose Public Reserve Land

In the West of the Maine Highlands is the Little Moose Public Land Reserve, home of both the Big Moose and Little Moose Mountains, as well as multiple secluded ponds.

Wassataquoik Public Reserved Land

With numerous amounts of shoreline, Wassauquoik makes for great streamside camping excursion, resting both of the Penobscot River and Wassataquoik Stream.

Gulf Hagas

Discover Gulf Hagas in the Katahdin Iron Works Forest, Maine's "Grand Canyon." This 3-mile long gorge, carved through slate, features an 8-mile trek with waterfalls and swimming holes. Perfect for experienced hikers, it’s a must-see on your Maine Highlands itinerary.

Nahmakanta Public Land Reserve

At 43,000 acres, Nahmakanta Public Land Reserve is the most expansive unit in the public reserve system.

Maine Highlands Bucket List

Do you love adventure? Then we have a fabulous bucket list for you to tackle! The Maine Highlands is home to some of the best outdoor opportunities in New England, including Maine's tallest peak, largest lake, and a world-class trail system. See how many things you can cross off your bucket list this year...