Public Reserved Lands
Imagine more than half a million acres of protected wildland for your next backcountry adventure. That’s exactly what Maine’s public reserved lands offer. The natural features of these multi-use areas are perfect for the experienced outdoor enthusiast who loves the challenges of the wild outdoors. They provide exceptional hiking, camping, fishing, cross-country skiing, and wildlife watching in untamed wilderness settings ranging in size from 500 acres to more than 43,000 acres.
If you’re looking for a multi-day backcountry experience, camping is allowed at most of the 29 areas. Be prepared, though. This is rugged wilderness camping and, unlike state parks, the areas are not staffed.
Bigelow Preserve Public Reserved Land
Accessible Reserved Lands are all over the state. Experienced wilderness campers and hikers might like exploring all seven summits of the Bigelow Range, all of which are within the Bigelow Preserve Public Reserved Land. Bounded on the north by 20,000-acre Flagstaff Lake, which is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail, the preserve offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Winter visitors enjoy snowmobiling and cross-country skiing over 20 miles of designated trails.
Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land
Enjoy several hikes ranging from three to 10 miles long. On the coast, hikers will find remote tent sites and walks along the rugged shore at the stunning Cutler Coast Public Reserved Land.
Moosehead Lake Public Reserved Land
Maine’s largest lake, Moosehead, offers camping, fishing and boating at the sprawling Moosehead Lake Public Reserved Land. The lake borders the beginning of the Kennebec River, which means excellent canoeing, and you can also take advantage of the opportunities to paddle some more sections of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Canoeists wanting to take a popular western-Maine canoe trip can venture out to Holeb Public Reserved Land. And to enjoy the boating, camping and fishing of far-northern Maine, stop in at Eagle Lake Public Reserved Land in Aroostook County.
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