Campground

Wassataquoik Campsite

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Details

Lat:45.9329028826

Lng:-68.7146921405

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National Park Service

Last Updated: August 13, 2026

Campground Overview

Introduction

A beautiful primitive hike or bike in campsite located next to Katahdin Brook along the International Appalachian Trail. The campsite is near the Wassataquoik Lean-to and is 0.9 miles from the Wassataquoik Gate trailhead. It is also accessible by hiking or biking 1.4 miles from Barnard Mountain Trailhead.

Campsite Details

Reservable

1

First Come First Serve0

Total Sites1

Group0

Horse0

Tent Only1

Electrical Hookups0

RV Only0

Walk/Boat To1

Other0

Operating Hours

Backcountry Campsite

Directions

This site is 0.9 miles from the Wassataquoik Gate or 1.4 miles from the Barnard Mountain Trailhead.

Rates & Fees

$0.00

Walk-in

Walk-in primitive tent site.

Rules & Regulations

Fire/Stove Policy

Camp stoves are allowed. Campfires can only be kindled with a valid Maine Forest Service campfire permit and only in designated locations such as established campsites and lean-tos. A free permit is easily acquired prior to a visit by contacting the Maine Forest Service at the address or phone listed below: Maine Forest Service-Northern Region Headquarters 45 Radar Rd Ashland, ME 04732 207-435-7963 Untreated firewood from out of state is banned. Firewood brought in from other areas may contain non-native insect species that pose a serious threat to park resources. Quarantines have been issued for some areas. Please leave your firewood at home. Firewood is available locally in surrounding communities.

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
The campsite is not ADA accessible.
RV Allowed
No
RV Information
Not accessible by vehicle.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
There are no ADA campsites and the campsite is not ADA accessible.
Trailer Allowed
No
Access Roads
No Roads
Classifications
Designated Primitive Campsites

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