PO Box 446, Patten, ME, 04765
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 4, 2026
Hike or bike approximately 2.2 miles from the Wassataquoik Gate to the Esker Campsite. This campsite is located in a forested area on the bank of Wassataquoik Stream.
The Esker Campsite is open year-round. Access by vehicle via Swift Brook Road and the Katahdin Loop Road is typically available from late May-early November. At other times of year, the Esker campsite would only be accessible by foot or boat.
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From the intersection of Maine State Route 11 and Swift Brook Road in Stacyville, it is approximately 12 miles to the Katahdin Loop Road. From the start of the Loop Road, it is approximately 5.5 miles to the parking area at the Wassataquoik Gate. From the parking area, hike or bike approximately 2.2 miles to the Esker Campsite.
Walk-in, tent-only site
No fee required
Wheelchair Access
This is not an ADA site.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
Vehicles are not permitted.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
This is not an ADA site. Campers must hike or bike in on an uneven trail.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Primitive Camping Areas
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