Established Camping
Pleasant River (Katahdin Ironworks)
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 1, 2023 through May 9, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from November 1, 2023 through May 9, 2024.
About
State Park
Camping permits are issued at the checkpoint upon entrance to the North Maine Woods area. Camping is allowed at designated, marked camping areas for a two week maximum time per campsite. The North Maine Woods map, DeLorme's Maine Atlas and Gazetteer, and maps at the checkpoints show campsite…
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
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- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Toilets
- Fires
Pleasant river camp and gulf hagas
Perfect campsite for day hiking! We got in late and left early but had a easy set up and plenty of space to explore. Gulf Hagas trailhead with in 10 minutes from site my site. Lots of other various campsite along rivers/lakes within the area. Bring cash for the checkpoints to enter the Katahdin…
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Worth the hike-in, very close to the AT
Beautiful hike-in sites located along the Pleasant River, and a great access point for hiking on the Appalachian Trail or in Gulf Hagas area! We didn’t stay at these sites, but came across them while hiking just off the AT.
Each site has a picnic table and fire ring, with access to a clean…
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First time we've seen moose FROM our campsite!
This was an unexpectedly beautiful site and great access point for hiking on the Appalachian Trail or Gulf Hagas area! We were seeking a place to stay 1 night just before embarking on a backpacking trip. The woman at the Katahdin Ironworks gatehouse selected the site for us and couldn’t have picked…
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Location
Pleasant River (Katahdin Ironworks) is located in Maine
Coordinates
45.46793832227789 N
69.22274320283071 W