Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
Located to the east of Mount Katahdin, along the East Branch of the Penobscot River, the park encompasses over 87,000 acres of Maine's pristine north woods.
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument Details
Located to the east of Mount Katahdin, along the East Branch of the Penobscot River, the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument encompasses over 87,000 acres of Maine's pristine north woods. The wilderness, once the subject of exploration and documented in the written works of Henry David Thoreau, has a rich cultural history. From the early Native American tribes that called the land home, to the booming lumber industry that defined the region. Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Mount Katahdin and Baxter State Park, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and breathtaking night skies. The land is also home to moose, bear, lynx, and Atlantic salmon, providing vast ranges of vital habitat.
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Nearby Parks Around Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument
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3.0 mi away
Wassataquoik Public Land
Both the Wassataquoik Stream and parts of the East Branch of the Penobscot River are found flowing through the 775 acres of the Wassataquoik Public Land.
6.6 mi away
Katahdin Lake Wilderness Camps
Privately owned by Charles Fitzgerald and operates on a lease with the Baxter State Park Authority.
6.7 mi away
Katahdin Lake
Provides good swimming and fishing opportunities on Katahdin Lake.
6.8 mi away
South Katahdin Lake (L)
Located in the Roaring Brook Area. A six person lean-to.
6.9 mi away
Martin Ponds Trail
A shortcut between Daicey Pond Campground and the West Branch of the Penobscot River.
