Aroostook State Park Campground

About

Aroostook State Park holds the distinction of being Maine's first state park. In 1938, citizens of Presque Isle donated 100 acres of land to the State of Maine, and the park opened in 1939. Today it encompasses nearly 800 acres including Quaggy Jo Mountain and frontage on Echo Lake, offering hiking trails with outstanding views, brook trout fishing, and winter cross-country skiing. The campground features approximately 30 wooded sites that accommodate both tents and camping trailers. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and some sites offer water and electric hookups. The park provides a boat launch and dock for accessing Echo Lake, where canoes and paddleboats are available for rent. A kitchen pavilion with lights and running water serves campers. The park is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to sunset year-round. Reservations can be made through campwithme.com, with sites transitioning to first-come, first-served after mid-September. The 14-night maximum stay limit applies during peak summer season.

Directions

Off U.S. Route 1 south of Presque Isle. The park entrance is at 87 State Park Road, Presque Isle, on Echo Lake.