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Big Eddy

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Big Eddy is located near the West Branch of the Penobscot River in Maine, offering a landscape of dense forests and flowing waters. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 80°F in summer. Campers can explore nearby Baxter State Park and the Appalachian Trail, both offering opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

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Location

Big Eddy is located in Maine

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Coordinates

45.23012686186695 N
70.19793719462257 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2024

Ugh, why would you stay here

This is worse than a rest area on the Jersey pike.  The area consists of a bunch of pull-ins in an old gravel pit, and two semiprivate spots that are essentially pull offs from the pavement.

No service, no water, no electricity, 1 pit toilet.

On a paved road

20+ miles to the nearest town

Pack in Pack out.

There was one spot open, and I decided not to stay due to the sound of generators and the site being right on the paved road.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Big Eddy by Miccal  M., July 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Big Eddy by Miccal  M., July 8, 2024
  • Review photo of Big Eddy by Miccal  M., July 8, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 12, 2022

Popular for fisher-fox

This area is just north of Falgstaff Lake in Maine along the Dead River. The camping area is at the end of an old logging road that is gravel and highly traveled. This area is also along the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. There are multiple sites, many of which have a backdrop of a large sand pit but there are two sites at the end that are nicely wooded as well as two on the river side of the road before you reach the open pit area. There are two privies available, one on each side of the road. Wooded sites are pretty much bare ground so it's probably pretty messy when it rains.

Sites have picnic tables and large fire rings. The river is a short distance from all sites and depending on the water level, there is often a rocky beach along the shore. You can put in and paddle upstream along the Dead River from here. There is a pretty significant waterfall just down stream of the camping area that is a short hike away.

In my experience, there can be some long term campers here who stay for months at a time. I've seen little tent cities constructed and it's often quite loud. We used it as a quick stop for an evening before putting on the water the next morning. Bring an extra trash bag and pack out some trash, sadly it's abundant.

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  • Review photo of Big Eddy by Sarah C., April 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Big Eddy by Sarah C., April 12, 2022
  • Review photo of Big Eddy by Sarah C., April 12, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Big Eddy?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Big Eddy, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Big Eddy have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Big Eddy does not have wifi.