State: Maine
Address 1: Penobscot Pond Road
City: Kokadjo
Phone: (207) 941-4412
Open all Year: Yes
Camp URL: http://www.maine.gov/cgi-bin/online/doc/parksearch/details.pl?park_id=60
Full Hook: Yes
Nahmakanta encompasses more than 43,000 acres and is the largest unit in the public reserved lands system. The Appalachian Trail crosses the unit following the shore of Nahmakanta Lake. The large roadless Debsconeag backcountry area offers the experienced hiker the opportunity to explore a spectacular complex of low mountains and remote ponds. The hiking trail along Turtle Ridge crosses densely wooded terrain with panoramic views of surrounding lands including Mt. Katahdin from open ledges. Vehicle accessible campsites provide convenient access to scenic ponds and hiking trailheads. Lakeshore campsites that are accessible by canoe and offer water-based camping. A popular snowmobile trail crosses the unit linking Millinocket and Greenville.
Activities
ATV riding
boating
camping
Canoeing
Cross-Country Skiing
fishing
hiking (trails)
hunting
snowmobiling
snowshoeing
swimming
watching wildlife
