Aroostook State Park, managed by Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands in the northern reaches of the state near the Canadian border, holds one of Maine's more remote established campgrounds. The park sits alongside Echo Lake and at the base of Quaggy Jo Mountain, giving the 30-site campground a distinct layout that divides into a loop section and an uphill section. Sites are notably large with good spacing between neighbors, and tall trees provide shade and a degree of privacy throughout. For those exploring campsites near Presque Isle, this park gives access to hiking, paddling, and winter trails in one compact area.
The campground runs year-round, with groomed cross-country ski trails and snowshoeing available in colder months. A kitchen shelter with a sink, food prep area, heat stove, and drop-down canvas sides is available for shared use. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent, or campers can use the boat launch with their own watercraft. A swimming area and scattered picnic tables occupy a grassy lakeside zone. Some sites include water and electric hookups; others are primitive. Maine state parks categorize sites by size, so RV campers should verify dimensions before booking, as the maximum length here is 30 feet.
Restrooms and showers are older but consistently described as clean and large, with combined single-room stalls that provide privacy. The campground tends to be quiet, and crowd levels are low compared to more accessible parks further south. Neil E Michaud Campground and Campers Paradise are nearby alternatives for those who need more options in the area. "Views from the north peak are magnificent," notes Nancy W., referencing the loop hike connecting the park's two summits. This campground makes the most sense for self-sufficient campers willing to travel deep into Aroostook County for low-density camping with solid trail access.
Description
Aroostook State Park bears the distinct honor of being Maine's first state park. In 1938 interested citizens of Presque Isle donated 100 acres of land to the State of Maine, and following that gesture, the park became reality in 1939. Today the park totals nearly 800 acres thanks to subsequent donations and purchases.
Aroostook State Park is the ideal starting point for discovering the North Maine Woods, the Allagash Wilderness Waterway, and the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. Encompassing Quaggy Jo Mountain and Echo Lake, the park offers a unique chance to study our geologic past. In fact, Quaggy Jo is the shortened from of its Indian name, "Qua Qua Jo" which translates to "twin peaked."
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsAroostook State Park Campground is located in Maine near Presque Isle
Public CampgroundDirections
Located at Echo Lake, west off U.S. Route 1, south of Presque Isle.
Address
87 State Park Rd
Presque Isle, ME 04769
Coordinates
46.6095436 N
68.00414128 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 13 min from Bangor, ME
- 3 hrs 37 min from Lewiston, ME
- 4 hrs 15 min from Portland, ME
- 7 hrs 25 min from Burlington, VT
