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Lunksoos Campsites

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Roads within the monument are typically open to motorized vehicles from late May to mid-November depending on road conditions. Reservations available on Recreation.gov between Memorial Day weekend through October 31; unreserved sites are first-come, first-served.

About

Lunksoos Campsites is a walk-in tent campground located near the East Branch of the Penobscot River in Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument. The campground offers 7 campsites total: one ADA-accessible site, four individual sites, and two group sites. Campers park their vehicles in the parking lot and carry their gear via a gravel path to their campsites. Each site includes a wooden picnic table, metal fire ring, and raised metal food storage locker for securing all scented items from wildlife. A vault toilet is located at the parking lot for visitor use year-round. The campground sits just above the Lunksoos Boat Launch, providing access to the East Branch of the Penobscot River. Individual campsites 1-5 are located on the east side of Seboeis Road, while the two group sites are on the west side near the river. The monument is known for its International Dark Sky Sanctuary certification, offering exceptional stargazing opportunities. Visitors can enjoy hiking nearby Lunksoos Mountain, paddling the scenic river, fishing for brook and rainbow trout, and observing wildlife including moose, black bear, and diverse bird species. No entrance fees are charged for camping.

Directions

From the junction of Route 11 and 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 Seboeis Road, across from the Lunksoos Boat Launch. Two group sites are located on the west side of Seboeis Road near the East Branch Penobscot River.

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