Quiet enough that the Maine woods feel genuinely close, Moose Falls Campsite sits within Bigelow Preserve and requires a hike-in or walk-in approach. The site has four tent platforms and a privy. Water access is unreliable: the designated source had dried up during at least one summer visit, though a spring crossing the trail roughly 100 feet north provided enough flow. Campers heading into the area can find campgrounds near Bigelow Preserve if they want alternatives with different access or amenities. Nearby backcountry options include Myron H. Avery Memorial Campsite — Bigelow Ecological Reserve, less than a mile to the northeast. Cell service is listed as available. Plan water treatment capacity before arriving.
Description
The Firewarden's Trail (4.6 miles) intersects the Appalachian Trail at Bigelow Col (the lowest point between two peaks) and provides the shortest route to Avery Peak or West Peak from the south side of the Bigelow Range. Follow Stratton Brook Pond Road 0.4 mile east to Stratton Brook, the outlet of the pond, and another 0.4 mile east to the fork. Take the north fork (left) 0.3 miles to the old trailhead clearing. The trail bears northeast along an old tote road and ascends gradually 1.2 miles until the Horn's Pond Trail diverges left. Moose Falls Campsite is located about 1 mile further up the Firewarden's Trail. Shortly after this the trail ascends steeply for the last 0.7 mile until the Firewarden's Trail ends at the Bigelow Col (3815').
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMoose Falls Campsite is located in Maine near Stratton
Coordinates
45.13778389 N
70.29257828 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 3 min from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 9 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 46 min from Portland, ME
- 4 hrs 46 min from Burlington, VT


