Within Flagstaff State Park, Myer's Lodge West provides free camping for those willing to hike in. The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands manages this forested campground near the lake, though campers should expect rough access conditions getting there. Basic amenities include picnic tables and campfire permissions, with both pets and alcohol allowed on-site.
Cell service reaches the area, making it more connected than some backcountry options. The walk-in access keeps vehicle traffic away while still allowing campers to bring necessary gear. For a similar experience with easier access, Myer's Lodge East sits just half a mile east.
Description
Located in western Maine just east of the village of Stratton about 40 miles north of Farmington, Bigelow Preserve includes over 36,000 acres of public land. The preserve encompasses the entire Bigelow Range, which includes seven summits. The highest of these at 4,150 feet is West Peak, one of only 10 Maine summits over 4,000 feet in elevation. Bounded on the north by 20,000-acre Flagstaff Lake, the preserve offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Flagstaff Lake is part of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail. The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is an historic 740-mile watertrail through New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire, and Maine.
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parksearch/PropertyGuides/PDF_GUIDE/bigelow-preserve-flagstaff-lake.pdf
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMyer’s Lodge West is located in Maine near Eustis
Coordinates
45.18867023 N
70.42539275 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 57 min from Lewiston, ME
- 2 hrs 4 min from Bangor, ME
- 2 hrs 40 min from Portland, ME
- 4 hrs 7 min from Burlington, VT
