Campground

Lunksoos Campsites

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PO Box 446, Patten, ME, 04765

Lat:45.908436

Lng:-68.613925

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Last Updated: August 8, 2026

Campground Overview

Introduction

The Lunksoos campground area has a total of 7 campsites near the East Branch of the Penobscot River. Campsite 1 is an ADA site, sites 2-5 are individual sites, and sites 6 and 7 are group sites. Campers will park their vehicles in the parking lot and walk their equipment to their site. A vault toilet is located at the parking lot for all visitors to use. This campsite sits just above the Lunksoos Boat Launch. Enjoy the beauty of the river, forest, and night sky all in one location.

Campsite Details

Reservable7

First Come First Serve0

Total Sites7

Group2

Horse0

Tent Only7

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To7

Other0

Operating Hours

Lunksoos Campsite is generally accessible by road from Memorial Day to early November. In the winter, it is only accessible by snowmobile, skis or snowshoes.

Amenities

Toilets

Food Storage Lockers

Directions

From the junction of Route 11 and the Swift Brook Road, travel approximately 5.2 miles west. Turn right onto Seboeis Road and travel approximately 2.5 miles. Individual Lunksoos campsites are located on the east side of the Seboeis Road, across from the Lunksoos Boat Launch. Two group sites are located on the west side of the Seboeis Road, a short distance from the East Branch Penobscot River.

Rates & Fees

$0.00

Walk-in, tent-only

No fees are charged.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Campfires are authorized in designated fire rings at the campsites.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Campsite 1 and the adjacent parking space have a crushed gravel surface. The surface may be soft after rain. When the ground is firm, wheelchairs can move from the parking area to Campsite 1 on a gravel trail and wooden footbridge. The vault toilet is located across the road from Campsite 1. The road surface is sometimes uneven due to washouts after rainstorms and may be difficult to navigate in a wheelchair.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
No RV/Trailer parking.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
Campsite 1 at Lunksoos has accessible features, including an adjacent parking space and a picnic table that accommodates wheelchair users. The vault toilet is located across the road from the campsite. The road surface is sometimes uneven due to washouts after rainstorms. Campers will need to transport camping equipment from the parking lot to their campsites by a gravel path. Each campsite includes a wooden picnic table, metal fire ring, and raised metal food storage locker.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
Unpaved Roads - All vehicles OK in good weather
Classifications
Limited Development Campground

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